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OETK: Seminar for Swimming Pool Safety Supervisors
CORFU. The Federation of Entrepreneurs of Corfu Tourism Enterprises (OETK)is organizing a seminar in conjunction with Corfu Lifeguard Organization.

Nikolas Livaditis and Maria Kaloudi at EPTA Arts Centre
CORFU. Nikolas Livaditis and Maria Kaloudi will be appearing at EPTA Arts Centre (Viros) on Saturday 14th April at 20:00.

Spring Academy 2018 at Casa Lucia
CORFU. For the second year in Corfu the non-profit organization EUDEC (European Democratic Education Community) is organizing a Spring Academy at Casa Lucia in Sgombou.

Art Exhibition in China with works by Corfu painter Spyros Gelekas
There will be an exhibition of paintings by the Corfu painter Spyros Gelekas at the Foshan Art Fair in China, 12 - 16 April.

Fire in Peroulades, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 17:45 on Monday evening to a fire in Peroulades, North Corfu.

Easter aftermath
CORFU. By 11 o΄clock on Easter Sunday morning the Resurrection Procession with Saint Spyridon is over.

4.3 Richter earthquake in Katastari, Zakynthos on Easter Sunday
ZAKYNTHOS. 4.3 Richter earthquake at 17:23 on Easter Sunday.

Corfu Easter: Resurrection processions in warm sunshine
CORFU. Most churches in Corfu hold the Holy Resurrection Liturgy on Easter Sunday morning based on the old tradition.

Corfu Easter: Resurrection - ΄Christ is Risen!΄
CORFU. Night became day as the midnight sky was lit up by fireworks celebrating the Resurrection.

Corfu Easter: Thousands at the First Resurrection and the ‘botides’ pot throwing
CORFU. Visitors were captivated by the celebrated Easter Saturday events.

Epitaphios - Good Friday in Corfu
CORFU. The unique atmosphere of Good Friday in Corfu as captured by Enimerosi.

Refuse collection service working double shifts in Corfu
CORFU. “By early this evening at the latest the problem with refuse collection in the town and the island as a whole will have been dealt with,” a local authority representative told Enimerosi when it passed on complaints received.

Brazilian Ambassador in Corfu for Easter
CORFU. Corfu is a magnet over Easter and it also ΄drew΄ the Brazilian Ambassador in Athens, Cesario Melantonio Neto, for a personal visit.

Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.

German Corfu lover gives gift of police patrol vehicle for use in the north of the island
CORFU. “We wanted to give something back to the island for all it has given us,” said Jorg Rockenhauser.

Holy Thursday in Corfu
CORFU. The sounds of the Old Philharmonic Band can be heard in the streets of the old town. Thousands of visitors on the island.

Corfu Mayor: Don΄t spoil the ΄botides΄ custom with advertisements and messages in poor taste
CORFU. "Huge ΄botides΄ (Easter pots) with advertisements are in poor taste and have nothing to do with the spirit of Corfu Easter," says Kostas Nikolouzos.

The performance by ΄San Giacomo΄ Municipal Choir and Thessalonik State Orchestra mesmerized even their strongest critics
CORFU. The 26-year tradition continued in the best possible way for the annual Holy Wednesday concert by the San Giacomo Municipal Choir and Thessaloniki State Orchestra.