News

Car overturns in Agioi Deka - both young occupants uninjured
CORFU. They were taken by ambulance to Corfu Hospital for precautionary reasons.

Enimerosi at the farmers΄ protest in Syntagma Square, Athens
ATHENS. The first tractors have arrived at Syntagma Square.

Corfu Town΄s Philharmonic Bands take legal action to protect uniform designs
CORFU. They have taken this action in order to combat the trafficking of counterfeit products imitating their uniforms for commercial gain - Commercial enterprises have been notified ahead of Easter events.

Minimum monthly rent of €9,200 for ground floor property in Samaras pedestrian precinct
CORFU. Interested parties will be able to submit their sealed bids from March 13th to March 26th. The winner will be whoever submits the highest offer.

First administrative board of newly-established North Corfu Water Supply and Sewerage Company
CORFU. The North Corfu municipal water and sewerage company is now taking shape following its autonomy from the island΄s inter-municipal scheme.

Regional Councillor meets with Social Workers΄ Union
CORFU. The necessity of staffing Social Services in all sectors of the Welfare and Health State and advocating for permanent recruitment of social workers was emphasised, so that prevention, intervention, and effective provision of social care services to vulnerable social groups can be possible.

Athenagorio Primary School celebrates International Greek Language Day
CORFU. Corfu Athenagorio 4th Experimental Primary School organised activities to understand the importance and contribution of the Greek language to world culture.

Corfu real estate market benefiting from ΄golden wallets΄ of third country clients
CORFU. Significant drop in demand from European middle and low-income earners.

Bill to legalise same-sex marriage passes in Greek Parliament
ATHENS. 176 votes for, 76 against, 2 abstentions and 46 not present.

First tourists arriving at Corfu Airport on March 9
CORFU. The first arrival will be a Ryanair flight from Berlin. See new destinations airlines have included in their schedule. Season ends on November 10th.

Three vehicles involved in Sgombou road accident
CORFU. An investigation is being conducted by the Traffic Police to determine the exact causes of the accident.

Pedestrian injured in Garitsa road accident
CORFU. An investigation is being conducted by the Traffic Police to determine the exact causes of the accident.

Protest march with students and other groups against establishment of private universities
CORFU. Ionian University students, the Teachers΄ Union (ELME), the Workers Centre, as well as representatives from Central Corfu Municipality Parents΄ and Guardians΄ Association took part in the march.

TAIPED: "Full speed ahead" for Lefkimmi Port investment
CORFU. Himariotis: ΄Yes, under certain conditions, but it is not a done deal΄ - Meeting of the Mayor, local professionals and Corfu Port Authority is pending - Workers Centre protest rally

Ionian University strengthens ties with French Academic Institutions
ATHENS. Vice-Dean Ekaterina Kampasi and Professor Michalis Politis from the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting attended the French Universities Exhibition.

Vehicle Rental with Driver Association meets with Deputy Mayor for Tourism
CORFU. They updated the Deputy Mayor about issues related to their sector and the priorities of the Association, in view of the new tourist season.

First seaplane flights in Greece to commence from Corfu
CORFU. The seaplane flights will ensure smooth transportation for the permanent residents of the Diapontia Islands and Paxos to Corfu on a 12-month basis.

New interactive screens at Corfu schools
CORFU. The large touch screens, with computer capabilities, are being installed in all classes at high schools, junior high schools, and in the 5th and 6th years of primary schools, as part of the Ministry of Education΄s programme.