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“Prossalendi’s Britannia” – Historical Perspective - Exhibition 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.
Oldest known extract of Homer΄s Odyssey discovered in Olympia
OLYMPIA. Initial estimates date the finding to the Roman era, probably before the 3rd century AD.
15 newcomer artists at Corfu Art Gallery
CORFU. From the opening of the group exhibition.
Ambulance has to get past obstacles to reach the centre of the old town.
CORFU. Fortunately, there was no loss of life when an ambulance was delayed in reaching the centre of Corfu Old Town.
Young Corfu girl Greek Under-10 chess champion!
RIO. Katerina Goutzouki wins in Greek Children΄s Chess Championship in Rio.
Riot Police in Lefkimmi complain about ΄galley conditions΄
Statement from Athens Police Union: ΄Unfortunately we΄re at zero point!!΄
Fire at Kontokali football pitch
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to Kontokali football pitch just after six o΄clock this evening.
Serbs returning to Corfu for 100th anniversary
CORFU. Corfu - ΄Crf΄ as it is called in Serbian (minus the vowels)- is deeply ingrained in the consciousness of the Serbs, formerly Yugoslavians, as one of the birthplaces of their modern state.
΄Bomb΄ thrown into Lefkimmi police station
LEFKIMMI. According to police sources, there is a lot of tension in the area and there are frequent small ΄episodes΄ involving the police and the public. On Sunday night, following the demonstration, there were two or three incidents as the police returned to their base
Works by Corfu artist Spyros Gelekas to be displayed in Peking exhibition alongside works by Dali
CORFU. The works of Spyros Gelekas are included in an art exhibition in Peking 10 - 24 July alongside works by the master of surrealism Salvador Dali.
Children plant flowers outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building
CORFU. Children from the 2nd Summer Sports Camp, organized by the Ioannis Capodistrias Sports Club and the Corfu Gymnastics Club, brought colour and life to the area outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building.
E-tickets for archaeological sites
ATHENS. By the end of the week the new e-ticketing system will be in operation.
Enjoy the angelic voices of Corfu Children΄s Choir in Vienna
VIENNA. Corfu Children΄s Choir give two more performances in Vienna following their award-winning performance at the Summa cum Laude Youth Music Festival.
Incidents in Lefkimmi on Sunday night - 3 people detained
LEFKIMMI. Following the protest rally against the presence of riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill, protestors marched towards the river.
Big demonstration against riot police and use of Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. South Corfu residents held a big demonstration at the crossroads leading to Lefkimmi landfill with chants and banners protesting against the presence of the police.
Young Corfu athlete sets second Greek record at European Championships
GYOR, HUNGARY. Spyridoula Karydi, coached by Pavlos Skordilis, continues to impress in Gyor, where she set a new Greek record for the triple jump to add to that for the long jump the previous day.
Corfu Children΄s Choir wins award in Vienna
VIENNA. Corfu Children΄s Choir won the highest award at the Summa cum Laude Youth Music Festival in Vienna.
Riot police bus nearly catches fire on the Ionian Motorway
MESSOLONGHI. Smoke started pouring out of the engine of a police bus that was bringing riot police to Corfu.
