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Bidding terms approved for Vrioni-Moraitika road safety projects
CORFU. At the same time, the contract was signed for the project "Maintenance of street lighting and traffic signalling of the Lefkada Regional Unit provincial road network for three years."

Regional Governor receives award from Serbian President
BELGRADE. In Belgrade, the Governor of the Ionian Islands received a warm welcome from the Association of 1912-1918 War Volunteers, whose president, Nikola Filipović, hosted a reception for Mr. Trepeklis after he was decorated by the President of the Republic of Serbia.

Operating regulations for Garitsa Park approved by Local Council amid strong reactions
CORFU. Garitsa Park Association: "What you are doing is illegal. The final decision will be made at the next Municipal Council meeting, where we will determine our next steps. We will take legal action."

Clean-up of public spaces begins
CORFU. If objects are put back in public spaces, the provisions of the Cleanliness Regulation will apply, and removal will take place again.

638 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 351 of the offences were in Corfu.

Town crier announces start of Carnival period
CORFU. The ΄Venetians΄ from the Likio Ellinidon and ΄Dia tis Afis΄ welcomed the Carnival with their impressive costumes.

Fire breaks out at Benitses hotel
CORFU. Six fire engines with 13 firefighters rushed to the scene and were able to extinguish it.

Dispute over Garitsa Anemomylos Park
CORFU. Mayor Poulimenos promised to revise the regulations to double the spread of outdoor seating and tables. The local residents are opposed, while the redevelopment stagnates...

Car overturns in accident outside port
CORFU. The driver was taken to hospital where he has now been hospitalised.

Central Corfu Municipality carnival programme
CORFU. Carnival events begin on Saturday 15 February.

Man confesses to killing his brother
CORFU. The autopsy findings left no room for any interpretation other than murder. The incident had been preceded by a dispute between the two brothers.

Journalists on strike on 18 February
CORFU. From 5 a.m. on Tuesday 18 February until 5 a.m. on Wednesday 19 February.

Ionian Islands Region at Milan Tourism Exhibition
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region΄s booth had a large number of visitors every day — on the first day from the general public, and on the following two days from professionals.

Roadworks in North Corfu - beginning with Sfakeron-Kitos-Episkepsi Road
CORFU. Dynamic start by the Municipality – Another 10 rural roads to follow – See which ones

Man, 40, arrested for child pornography
CORFU. The arrested man will be taken to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.

Road surfacing from Kanoni Square to Anemomylos
CORFU. The work will take place from February 11 to 18. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority urges drivers to drive cautiously.

577 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 268 of the offences were in Corfu.