News

Court of Audit gives go-ahead for Corfu mega yacht marina contract
CORFU. The Lamda Marinas investment is now entering the implementation phase.

Atmosphere of mourning at today΄s farmers΄ protest due to passing of Federation President
CORFU. The protest motorcade set off from the airport and ended at the Eptanissou junction.

New autonomous North Corfu Water Supply and Sewerage Company now official
CORFU. The final step in its establishment was published in the Government Gazette, following a series of actions that took place after the initial publication in the Government Gazette on December 31, 2023.

Mayor Poulimenos drops ΄bombshell΄ regarding music at places of entertainment during Easter Week
CORFU. Music to be prohibited in Corfu Town historic centre on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday.

Two companies competing for Corfu Health Centres renovation project
CORFU. It is estimated that contracts could be signed and construction works could commence during the summer of 2024.

Farmers΄ protest on Tuesday
CORFU. Protesting farmers will set off in their tractors from the airport at 10:30.

Severe weather conditions in Corfu yesterday - rain, hail, and strong winds
CORFU. There were Force 5 to 7 south-southeasterly winds reaching Force 8 locally.

British woman arrested for violations of equine welfare laws to be tried on 21 February
CORFU. The woman was arrested on 8 February - following up on a complaint received, police found that the young woman was keeping seven horses on her estate in Alevropari without adhering to proper welfare standards.

Construction of pumping station and discharge pipeline in Spilia
CORFU. If it were the Pope, we would be talking about white smoke. However, a solution to the problem with flooding in Spilia has been pending for about a quarter of a century, and the smoke is coming out of the ears of the residents every time it rains. Friday΄s meeting was about consensus and unanimity regarding what needs to be done. Here΄s hoping!

British woman, 27, arrested for violation of animal welfare laws involving 7 horses
CORFU. The woman was fined 7,000 Euros.

Road accident at Tzavros - delivery motorcyclist injured

Tsaki to Messonghi redevelopment project included in funding programme right on deadline
CORFU. Interested contractors are required to submit their offers by 15 March.

Sit-ins at three more Ionian University Departments
CORFU. Sit-ins began in the Departments of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting; Music Studies and History on Friday 9 February.

€3.4m for Central Corfu Municipal Technical Works Programme
CORFU. Ikos funds allocated to Phaeces district - Provision for study to repair Mon Repos jetty - Maintenance and repair projects.

Fallen lantern replaced in Liston
CORFU. The lantern had fallen in March 2023, succumbing to the effects of time.

Extension of land registry process in Corfu until April 13th
CORFU. The news was announced by Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas.

Mexican and Greek remanded in custody for theft and drug offences
CORFU. They were arrested on Sunday evening, and a criminal case was filed against them.

Clean-up of Mon Repos estate completed
CORFU. "A historical site of great emotional value for the people of Corfu, which had been neglected for many years, resulting in the risk of fire as well as making it unsafe and unpleasant for visitors."