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Upgrade of Urban Planning Services e-Permits information system
CORFU. "The programme was funded under the Recovery Pillar ΄Private Investments and Economic Transformation.΄"

Abandoned vehicles being removed
CORFU. "By collecting the vehicles, the Municipality is contributing to the prevention of waste generation, reuse-recycling, and further utilisation of these, as end-of-life vehicles."

577 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 577 driving offences were confirmed in 1,858 police checks over the last week.

Accident involving lorry and car in Solaris
CORFU. There were no injuries - only material damage.

Ionian Islands Region at Vienna International Tourism Fair
VIENNA. Increased demand in Austria for pre-bookings for all the Ionian Islands.

Protest crowd moved by words of cousin of twins who died in Tempi rail accident
CORFU. Thousands of protesters, young and old, shouted "We have no oxygen!"

Chinese coming to Corfu
CORFU. A Sinology Centre and postgraduate programmes are being inaugurated, with the Chinese ambassador in Athens also present. Prior to this, a meeting of Greek island universities will take place regarding student housing.

North Corfu Municipality appeals for immediate removal of containers from Agros Junior High and High School
CORFU. The containers, which are being used as classrooms, have become completely unsuitable, posing a serious risk to the safety, health and well-being of the pupils.

"I can΄t breathe" protest in Annunziata Square Sunday 26 January
CORFU. The cry of anguish heard in the chilling audio recording from the rail tragedy in Tempi has become a rallying cry for thousands of people.

Road accident on Eth.Paleokastritsas Rd
CORFU. The accident happened near the Electricians΄ Cooperative.

Man arrested for cocaine trafficking
CORFU. 290 grams of cocaine, 2 precision scales and 1 car were confiscated.

Instead of dam project we knew, plan by GEK TERNA for Corfu water supply
ATHENS. The company responded to an invitation from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for innovative proposals.

Court police officer saves elderly man who attempted to jump from second floor
CORFU. Acting swiftly, the judicial officer managed to stop the man.

Music School pupils protest to Mayor about their problems
CORFU. They have many important demands.

Horse rescued after falling into ditch in Kavalouri
CORFU. The horse was rescued immediately, without any problems arising.

Protest by parents and pupils at Acharavi Town Hall
CORFU. Junior high and high school pupils have been holding a sit-in since Monday, January 20th.

500 driving offences in Ionian Islands in one week
CORFU. 493 driving offences were confirmed in 1,690 police checks over the last week.

Electricity meters catch fire in Lofos Koyevina
CORFU. As a precaution and until the issue was resolved, part of Corfu Town was left without electricity, but it was restored after a short while.