News

KETHEA collecting food and basic necessities to send to flood victims
CORFU. From Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 September (09:00-17:00) at the Corfu Therapy Centre for Dependent Individuals, Eth. Paleokastritsa 7 (opposite Mastoras Clinic).

North Corfu Municipality collecting basic necessities for flood victims
CORFU. From Monday 11 to Wednesday 20 September - At the Acharavi Town Hall from 08:30 to 14:30 daily.

Mayor Meropi Ydraiou: "Today I can look you straight in the eye"
CORFU. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou gave a report on her work and pledges in a speech at the People΄s Garden, where the candidates were presented in the final stretch ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Kourkoumeli bridge reopens
CORFU. Only vehicles up to a maximum of 3.5 tons are allowed to use it.

Mayor Meropi Ydraiou meets with Festival of Mediterranean Cultures organisers
CORFU. The dance groups paraded and ended up outside the historic San Giacomo Old Town Hall, where they danced and sang.

Ionian University providing assistance for students from flooded areas of country
CORFU. Free accommodation and meals - housing allowance - ability to change examination dates.

Back to school today!
CORFU. Pupils in all three municipalities found that several schools had been renovated - Parents and teachers are still concerned about school buses.

School year to begin without school buses again
CORFU. The competition for school transportation in the Region is still in progress. Tourist coach owners have said that the school transport service will start only under two conditions.

Woman, 75, arrested for killing dog
CORFU. In a search of her house, a shotgun was found for which she didn΄t possess a permit.

Kavos Cultural Society: Only three businesses were closed by inspectors
CORFU. Kavos Cultural Society issued a statement in which they speak out against the media, both Greek and foreign, for "unjust defamation" of the region.

Attack in broad daylight in Corfu Town centre
CORFU. According to an eye witness, a man attacked and kicked another man in San Rocco Square.

Tourism professionals happy with way things are going in September
CORFU. Hotel and rental accommodation bookings are at a satisfactory level and are continuing in September.

Work stoppages at Corfu Hospital due to 30 cleaners losing their jobs
CORFU. Government decides to return to system of outsourcing work to contractors.

Spectacular opening of International Festival of Mediterranean Cultures at Municipal Theatre
CORFU. Today΄s programme of events in Corfu Town and Acharavi.

Deputy Minister presents National Action Plan for child abuse during Corfu visit
CORFU. One in five children in Europe is a victim of sexual abuse, while in Greece, the figure is 16%.

Rapid tests available at Municipal Theatre
CORFU. Monday-Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 15:00.

5 arrests and 94 driving offences in the Ionian Islands in six hours
CORFU. There were police checks in the Ionian Islands from 07:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday 6 September.