News

New football turf in Spartilas completely burnt
CORFU. Fire broke out at the football pitch in Spartilas yesterday evening.

Another strong aftershock in Albania
ALBANIA. There was another strong aftershock in Albania on Wednesday evening.

Central Corfu Municipal Christmas events in Old Town Hall Square
CORFU. The Municipality of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands has issued an announcement about this year΄s Christmas events and activities in the Old Town Hall Square.

The example of Catalonia and a change of direction for Corfu
CORFU. The Director of the Catalonia Waste Management Organisation Josep Maria Tost i Borras describes how Catalonia managed its waste and is considered to be one of the most successful European models.

The wealthy German fighting for a ΄small paradise΄ in Corfu
GERMANY. The German newspaper FAZ published an article about the investor Jörg Rockenhäuser and his fight against the investment in Erimitis, Corfu.

Christmas celebration and bazaar in Afra
CORFU. Organised by Afra Primary & Nursery School PGA and Afra Educational & Cultural Society.

Strong earthquake near Kythira
KYTHIRA. There was a strong earthquake in the sea between Chania and Kythira at 09:23 this morning.

Recycling meeting in Dafni
CORFU. Yet another initiative to try and raise public awareness about recycling - this time in Dafni.

15 dead and 28 rescued from collapsed buildings (13:00)
TIRANA. The news at 13:00 Greek time was that 28 people had been pulled out of collapsed buildings following the earthquake and 15 people had been confirmed dead.

Members of Hellenic Rescue Team to assist in Albania
CORFU. Following this morning΄s earthquake members of the Hellenic Rescue Team will be going to Albania to assist with locating and rescuing people trapped in buildings.

Meropi Ydraiou elected President of Corfu Solid Waste Management Organisation - Sarlis Vice-President
CORFU. With 6 votes against 5 for South Corfu Mayor Kostas Lessis Meropi Ydraiou was elected President of Corfu Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA).

Municipal Art Gallery closed on Wednesday 27 November
CORFU. The Art Gallery will remain closed on Wednesday 27 November.

Meropi Ydraiou updates the Municipal Council on the waste situation
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou made an appeal to the Council to raise awareness and embrace the culture of recycling.

Strong earthquake in Albania - at least 3 dead and hundreds injured
DURRES. Three dead following the strong earthquake in the early hours of the morning.

Gimari Corfu Youth Initiative - Winter Social Club
CORFU. From Tuesday 26 November and every Tuesday and Friday.

Free services from Corfu Surgical Association and the ΄Surgery΄
CORFU. Corfu Surgical Association and the ΄Surgery΄ are offering the following free services to the public.

Man, 56, arrested in Corfu for fraud of over 300,000 Euros
CORFU. A 56-year-old man was arrested for three cases of fraud totalling 316,000 Euros.

Georgia Dagaki live at EPTA Arts Centre
CORFU. As part of her winter tour Georgia Dagaki will be performing at EPTA Arts Centre in Corfu for the first time.