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Corfu Old Town Trail-25 August: Programme and route
CORFU. The 12km run in Corfu Town passes by some of the most interesting spots and monuments on the island as well as small neighbourhoods and alleys.
What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Fire in Ropa Valley
CORFU. Emergency calls to the Fire Service one after another.
Rubbish pile fire in Gouvia
CORFU. Fire broke out on Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd at a spot with refuse bins.
Forest fire at Lake Korission
CORFU. Fire broke out in the cedar forest at Lake Korission at about 14:30 this afternoon.
39-year-old pickpocket arrested in Corfu
CORFU. The stolen money and items were returned to the owners.
Port Authority assists with speedboat adrift off Othoni Island
OTHONI. On Thursday night the Port Search and Rescue Coordination Centre received information from its Italian counterpart about a speedboat with four foreign nationals aboard that was adrift 9.6 nautical miles west of Othoni Island.
New Albanian national airline
TIRANA. Prime Minister Eddie Rama posted a photo of what is perhaps newly-established Air Albania΄s first aeroplane this week - followed by a multitude of comments.
Another rubbish pile fire in Acharavi early this morning
CORFU. Yet another dangerous incident with fire breaking out in a pile of rubbish.
Yacht runs aground on Othoni island due to bad weather
OTHONI. Othoni Port Authority was called out on Thursday afternoon when the vessel Atlantis II ran aground on a sandy beach on the island.
Lefkimmi residents΄ protest march against the landfill
LEFKIMMI. They submitted their vote of protest at the police station
Ludicrous coming and going of refuse: Lefkimmi-Temploni-Lefkimmi
CORFU. The findings of the Environmental Inspection team show up the failings.
Traditional folk event in Kinopiastes
CORFU. ΄Laodamas΄, ΄Androniki΄ and ΄Yitonia΄ (Neighbourhood) in a tribute to the folk musician Giorgos Hondroyiannis-Bezeri.
Corfu Municipality participating in European Mobility Week again this year
CORFU. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and encourage the use of alternative means of transport in the town and city, presenting sustainable mobility alternatives to local residents.
Litany for the Merciful Virgin Mary in Mantouki
CORFU. Yet again this year large numbers of people followed the processions for the Virgin Mary and throughout the island there are various fairs and festivals. The main feature of these litanies is the decoration with coloured ribbons, representing the Holy Belt that the Virgin Mary gave to the apostles.
Ionian Islands: Zakynthos top of the list for arrests in July
CORFU. There were 620 arrests in the Ionian Islands and 161 cases were solved regarding robbery, theft, burglary, possession and trafficking of drugs and other crimes.
Lefkimmi residents continue to press charges against the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
CORFU. "We want answers," demanded the residents of Lefkimmi at the marathon Council meeting which eventually ended at 3:30 in the morning.
Greek President to attend the International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates
CORFU. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania will be guest of honour at the conference.
