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British woman΄s death in August 2017 had nothing to do with food poisoning
Coroner΄s statement.

Odyssey Varkarola in Palaiokastritsa
CORFU. The stunning traditional Odyssey Varkarola, which attracts hundreds of visitors every year, will take place at the central beach in Palaiokastritsa (St. Spyridon) on Saturday 4th August.

Corfu - world leader in beach accessibility for people with special needs
CORFU. The island now has 21 beaches which are accessible to people with mobility problems.

Registration now open for Corfu Old Town Trail
CORFU. The run will take place in Corfu Old Town on Saturday 25 August.

΄All Together for Corfu΄ clean-up in the Old Town on Sunday
CORFU. Early in the morning on Sunday volunteers will meet up at the new pedestrian area in Evg.Voulgareos St

Lecture by British Ambassador to Greece at Corfu Reading Society
CORFU. British Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith CMG will be giving a lecture entitled ΄British-Hellenic Friendship in Corfu΄ on Monday 6th August.

Lecture by Derek Johns at Corfu Reading Society
CORFU. The Corfu Heritage Foundation is organising a series of events under the auspices of the British Embassy, Athens, the Hellenic Republic’s Ministries of Culture and Tourism, and the Municipality of Corfu.

On this day in history: Corfu 1 August
CORFU. 1960 - Italy-Greece Passenger and Car Ferry

Disinfestation and disinfection of public areas in Corfu - see where and when
CORFU. The new amended programme by district.

Large number of traffic violations in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. There were intensified police checks in Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corfu and Cephalonia over the last 24 hours.

Negative court decision for 48 former Municipal contract workers
CORFU. Corfu Court of the First Instance gave a negative decision against the lawsuit brought by 48 Municipal contract workers.

Exhibition “Romanticism in Corfu” curated by Megakles Rogakos at the Ionian Academy
CORFU. As it is well known, George IV, as Prince Regent of the United Kingdom, founded the Order of St Michael and St George in Corfu and in Malta on 28 April 1818, two hundred years ago. This forms part of Corfu’s history and belongs to its heritage.

Man arrested for breaking into car in Alepou
CORFU. A man was arrested on Sunday morning for theft and illegal possession of drugs.

Two gold medals for young Corfu athletes
LARISSA. Monopolis and Karydi won gold medals at the Greek Youth Athletics Championships.

Perivoli 4th Cultural 2-day Event
CORFU. Perivoli Music and Arts Society is organizing its 4th Cultural 2-day Event at the village primary school on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th August.

Second oncologist for Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The appointment of a second oncologist has been announced and will take effect shortly.

Cause of British tourist΄s death in Corfu in 2017 still unknown
CORFU. The British are saying it was food poisoning - The Director of Corfu Hospital says that they still don΄t have the results from the toxicology tests.