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Municipality still interested in former Desyllas factory
CORFU. Stumbling block for the loan agreements is the need to submit the last three balance sheets. Matters need to proceed quickly.

Castello Bibelli tower restoration at permits and studies phase
CORFU. The works on the historic property will last approximately four years.

Construction of new Gastouri Primary School included in ESPA 2021-2027 funding programme
CORFU. Yiannis Trepeklis signed decisions for three new projects to be included in the new funding programme period.

Only closed ferry boats sailing to and from Corfu Port
CORFU. Due to the stormy winds, open ships cannot sail.

Contract awarded for construction of 36 new bus shelters revoked
CORFU. Deputy Mayor says project will be put out to tender again very soon.

Ionian Islands Region at International Tourism Exhibition in Denmark
CORFU. At the stand, tourist material was distributed, and a presentation of our islands was given.

Criminal organisation responsible for two murders in Halikouna in 2020 broken up
ATHENS. The organisation was also responsible for the execution of two 44-year-old men from Slovenia and one from Montenegro who were dining at a taverna in Athens.

North Corfu determined to get rid of new mobile phone antenna
CORFU. The entire Municipal Council decided to resort to legal means and strong protests.

Over €800,000 for flood protection in Corfu from Regional Authority
CORFU. The process for urgent flood protection projects has begun in North Corfu, which suffered from wildfires last July.

Sit-ins continuing at Ionian University
CORFU. The private universities bill will be put to the vote in Parliament next week.

Fast track plan for construction of Kontokali-Gouvia school centre
CORFU. It was voted on by Central Corfu Municipal Council - The location, buildings, facilities and their uses.

Central Corfu Municipality taking steps to fight juvenile delinquency
CORFU. A nine-member council will record, provide opinions, and organise awareness-raising actions.

Journalists work stoppage 12:00 - 16:00

Mass participation in protest strikes

Fire breaks out in concrete mixer truck in Pirgi
CORFU. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle without suffering any injuries.

Ionian Islands Region takes part in 45th International Fair of Tourism in Belgrade
BELGRADE. The Ionian Islands are one of the favourite destinations for Serbians, and despite the intense competition from neighbouring destinations, they remain high on their preferences, a fact noted by the Regional Authority΄s delegation at the Exhibition.

Bank employees on strike Wednesday 28 February
CORFU. "We are sending a loud message and are determined to fight. Bank employees will gather at the Workers΄ Centre at 11 in the morning."

Jacob Rothschild dies aged 87
The Rothschild family owns a luxurious villa in North Corfu.