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A vessel went to the Diapontia Islands today with drinking water and to transport vehicles that were stuck there
CORFU. Following a 2-week wait for the Marine Ministry to replace the ΄Alexandros΄.
Sinies 21st International Dance Group Festival provided a wonderful spectacle last night
CORFU. Members of the public enjoyed a feast of colours and music at Corfu Old Palace on Friday night.
What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend
International Festival of Modern Dance ΄one small step΄ returns to Corfu
CORFU. For 2 weeks there will be a dance atmosphere in Corfu. Dance lovers will enjoy a unique experience with free performances, seminars, activities and artists from well-known international groups.
Lefkimmi now sues Corfu Municipality for environmental degradation
CORFU. Lefkimmi is now taking legal action to prevent the use of the South Corfu landfill.
Mayor praises Corfu Children΄s Choir
CORFU. Corfu Old Town Hall was filled with the sound of angelic children΄s voices this morning.
Limits set for the placement of tables and chairs in the historical centre.
CORFU. The incident 10 days ago - which fortunately didn΄t have serious consequences - when an ambulance had to get past obstacles in order to reach a spot in the old town, prompted the authorities into implementing measures.
Regional Administration and other organizations to meet and seek ways for South Corfu to return to normality
CORFU. Wide-ranging meeting on Thursday 26th July.
Man breaks into chemist΄s to get pills
CORFU. A 41-year-old Greek man was arrested in the early hours of 18th July for breaking and entering a chemist΄s shop and a drugs offence.
Mayor to present award to Corfu Children΄s Choir
CORFU. The Mayor of Corfu Kostas Nikolouzos will present an award to Corfu Children΄s Choir at the Old Town Hall this morning at 11:30.
The complete plan for waste management in Corfu from the Minister for the Interior
ATHENS. Minister Panos Skourletis gave a comprehensive answer to a question from MP Emmanuel Konsolas (New Democracy). Below is the Minister’s response to the question from Mr. Konsolas on the subject of ‘Immediate measures and changes to the official legislation in order to tackle the explosive refuse situation in Corfu - which is a danger to public health and is damaging the island’s image as a tourist resort’.
Deputy Mayor for Cleansing Services hands in his resignation
CORFU. Deputy Mayor Spyros Aspiotis handed in his resignation - which has been attributed to the tremendous pressure of the present situation.
΄Musical Nocturne΄: An enchanting evening with the ΄San Giacomo΄ Municipal Choir
CORFU. The choir performed works by Greek composers and pieces from operettas.
Temploni Cultural Society: “If that’s the way they want to play it, we can do the same!”
CORFU. The waste management crisis is escalating.
Caretta Caretta turtle lays eggs on beach at Agios Georgios Argyradon
CORFU. After the eggs had been laid, people who had witnessed the scene - young and old - put up a protective ΄fence΄ around the nest.
4.2 Richter earthquake in Ligopsa near Ioannina this morning
IOANNINA. According to the Geodynamic Institute, there was an earthquake of 4.2 Richter in Ligopsa at 09:50 this morning.
Power cuts – Thursday 19th July and Friday 20th July
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 19th July and Friday 20th July in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
