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Ionian Islands at the World Travel Market, London
LONDON.Spyros Galiatsatos - Regional Director for Tourism, Ionian Islands,

Two men arrested for theft – including motorbike
CORFU.Two young men, aged 23 and 16, were arrested by Corfu Police and charged with theft. The police investigation brought to light three consecutive thefts, the proceeds of which were valued at 2,500 Euros.
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Corfu meeting: How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
CORFU.A meeting took place this morning in the Regional building in Corfu to discuss ways of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Hydroplane completes trial sea landing in Corfu
CORFU.The Kodiak 10-seater hydroplane completed its much-awaited trial sea landing in Corfu on Sunday morning.

Seamen suspend their strike: Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry operating again
CORFU. Corfu seamen have suspended their strike following the decision of the general assembly this afternoon.

Seamen’s strike continues
Corfu Seamen’s Union have decided to continue their strike until 6am on Monday, unless something changes in the meantime.

Meeting to discuss reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
CORFU. On Monday 6 November, InnoPolis - the Centre for Innovation and Culture - together with the Region of Ionian Islands, Municipality of Paxos and the region of Lecce, Italy

Power cuts- Monday and Tuesday
CORFU.The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Monday and Tuesday 6&7 November from 08.00 to 13.30 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.

What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on Corfu and explore the best Corfu events. Enjoy your weekend!

Two men arrested for narcotics and anabolics
CORFU.Two men aged 34 and 28 were arrested on Wednesday, 1st November and charged with possession and trafficking of narcotics and for the violation of laws regarding ‘Amateur and Professional Sport’.

Last Goodbye to 19-year-old accident victim
CORFU. Crowds of people turned out for the funeral of the tragic young boy, Christos Kourkoulos, who lost his life in the fatal motorcycle accident on October 18th. His family, friends and relatives said their last goodbye to the boy, placing a white rose on his grave.

Corfu hydroplane trial flight: What’s happening with the postponement?
CORFU.Within a week at the latest, K-2 and Hellenic Waterways expect to receive the certifications they have requested from Setouchi Holdings and the manufacturer, Quest, regarding the airworthiness of the amphibious aircraft. The hydroplane had been scheduled to conduct a test flight on Sunday 29/10 at the Corfu Port Authority water airport.

Argentine Ambassador meets Mayor of Corfu
CORFU.The Ambassador for Argentine in Greece, Carolina Pérez Colman, met with the mayor of Corfu, Kostas Nikolouzos, at the Old Town Hall yesterday .

Sale agreed for plots of land in Erimitis for 2,050,000 Euros
CORFU.After the completion of the offer period for the Kassiopi property in Corfu, the Hellenic Public Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) accepted the improved offer from the only bidder, New Corfu Real Estate Investments SA of 2,050,000 Euros.

Meeting at Ionian University: Tree disease, tree-cutting and innovative app designed by students
CORFU.The Region of Ionian Islands and the Ionian University, in collaboration with the Municipality of Corfu organized a discussion meeting on Wednesday in the lecture theatre of the Ionian University. Participating in the meeting were the Administrator for Regional Agricultural Finance, Stamatis Gkinis, the Regional Deputy Governor, Giannis Fontanas, the delegate from Corfu Municipality, Leonidas Pagkratis, representing the Ionian University, Markos Avlonitis and Giannis Karidis, along with students and farmers.

Power cuts – Friday 3 November
CORFU.The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Friday 3 November from 08.00 to 13.30 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.

Corfu Medical Association announcement on organ donation
CORFU.Following the donation of the 19-year-old accident victim’s organs, the Corfu Medical Association made the following announcement: