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42-year-old man arrested for heroin trafficking
CORFU. The man was arrested yesterday, Thursday 17th, by the Corfu Drugs Squad and charged with drug trafficking.
Ferry boats not sailing due to strong winds
CORFU. The strong winds in the Ionian have caused problems for the ferry services.
51-year-old arrested man who suffered heart attack prior to appearing before investigator now in ICU
CORFU. The 51-year-old businessman who has been charged with drug trafficking is now in the Intensive Care Unit of Corfu General Hospital.
Man reported to police for verbal abuse of Emergency Department doctor
CORFU. The director of Corfu General Hospital, Phivos Kakavitsas, has demanded that the companion of a patient who caused a scene at the Emergency Department on 4th January should be arrested and punished and has reported the incident to the police.
Small house fires in Corfu
CORFU. Fire broke out yesterday morning at about 8 o’clock on the balcony of a house in Lofo Koyevina. According to the Fire Service, the fire started in an oil heating burner on the balcony.
Instead of being at the investigator’s office, arrested man is fighting for his life in hospital
CORFU. The Corfu businessman arrested for drug trafficking was due to appear at the investigator’s office, but due to a sudden heart condition had to be taken to hospital instead.
Two Corfu men arrested with 1 kilo of cocaine
CORFU. Two men, aged 41 and 51, have been charged with possession and organized trafficking of drugs.
Work stoppages on Monday: local authority employees and national civil servants
CORFU. The president of the Local Authority Workers Union (OTA) in Corfu, Stamatis Korfiatis, told Enimerosi that they will be participating in the national work stoppages on Monday 15th, called by the Panhellenic Federation of Local Authority Workers (POE-OTA).
What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what’s on in Corfu this weekend.
43-year-old arrested for possession of illegal pills
CORFU. A 43-year-old man was arrested on Thursday evening by the Crime Prevention Unit.
Corfu Mayor: A matter of days for the waste to be removed from Paxos
CORFU. The mayor of Paxos, Spyros Vlachopoulos, is awaiting the green light from the mayor of Corfu for the removal of rubbish which has been accumulating on the small island over the past 7 months and which, by rights, belongs in the Temploni landfill in Corfu.
Four young Roma arrested for theft – police searching for another three
CORFU. The men broke into Corfu Town suburban houses and stole money and other valuables.
Police traffic measures successful in the Ionian Islands
No road accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
Seamen on strike – Friday 12th January
No ferry services - Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.
Man arrested with ½ kilo contraband tobacco
CORFU. Police arrested a 51-year-old man on Friday 5th January who had contraband tobacco in his possession.
MP Fotini Vaki meets with Port Authority president to discuss ‘orphan’ harbours and other matters
CORFU. Corfu SYRIZA MP, Fotini Vaki, met with the president and managing director of Corfu Port Authority, Spyros Stefanidis, on Friday 5th January to discuss current issues.
