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Boat out of control off Agios Stefanos Avlioton with 7 foreign nationals on board.
CORFU. A coast guard patrol boat found a sailing boat with 7 foreign nationals off Agios Stefanos Avlioton. The boat was out of control due to engine failure.

5.4 Richter earthquake near Trikala strongly felt in Corfu
There was an earthquake 33km SW of Trikala this morning at 10:12.

Exhibition: “Prossalendi’s Britannia” – Contemporary Perspective
CORFU. As is well known, George IV, when he was 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.

Port police arrest 36-year-old with cannabis plants
CORFU. Police from Corfu Central Port Authority arrested the 36-year-old on Tuesday night.

Enrolment in music classes at ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic opens on 1 September
CORFU. Class enrolment at ΄Capodistrias΄ Philharmonic Society for the new academic year will begin on 1 September - open daily 17:00 - 20:00.

Ferry boat El.Venizelos now listing - fire continues for second day
PIRAEUS. Fire broke out on board early on Wednesday morning.

Road accident with injuries by the port
CORFU. There was an accident on Eth.Antistaseos Rd late last night involving a taxi driven by a 36-year-old and a motorbike ridden by a 21-year-old.

62-year-old who poured petroleum over his dog granted an extension to prepare his answers to the charges
CORFU. Despite its misfortune, the dog has at least been adopted by a new owner.

Another protest convoy from Lefkimmi to Corfu Town
CORFU. Residents from the south of Corfu continue their protests in an effort to show that the landfill is the whole island΄s problem and not just Lefkimmi΄s.

2nd Corfu Emerald Cup - Open Water Swim at Mouse Island
CORFU. The event, which takes place on Sunday 2 September, is part of the 2-day Corfu Emerald Cup, which also includes stand up paddleboarding (SUP)along the same route on Saturday 1 September.

Serbian schoolchildren sing Tamo Daleko at Corfu Old Town Hall!
CORFU. Serbian, Montenegrin and Bosnian schoolchildren who are on holiday in Corfu visited the Corfu Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos at the Old Town Hall yesterday.

Strike on Monday - Announcement from Corfu Port Authority
CORFU. No ferry services between Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Paxos, Lefkimmi and the Diapontia Islands.

62-year-old man arrested for pouring petroleum over dog in Solari
CORFU. The man was arrested and fined 30,000 Euros

Corfu Mayor΄s statement following the injury to 32-year-old man in Lefkimmi
CORFU. "We must find a way out of the crisis - and this certainly doesn΄t include any form of extremism," he said.

Water supply cuts in Garitsa and other locations in town
CORFU. Repair work being carried out on central water pipe.

Protest convoy against Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. The protest, organized by Lefkimmi Cultural Society, took place in the shadow of the serious injury to the Lefkimmi resident who lost his right hand.

Serious charges brought against the man injured in Lefkimmi plus two others
CORFU. A long list of charges have been brought against the young man who lost his hand in Sunday΄s incidents.

Some of the most beautiful gardens in Corfu open to the public for one day
CORFU. Some of the most beautiful gardens in Corfu will be open to the public on Saturday 22 September from 09:00 to 14:00.