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Foreign national, 25, injured by speedboat in Paxos

Six arrested in Corfu at weekend for noise pollution and playing music outwith times allowed
CORFU. A total of eleven people were arrested in Corfu, Zakynthos and Lefkada for playing music outwith the times allowed, noise pollution and disturbing the peace.

Wildfire in Barbati
CORFU. Six fire engines and 14 firefighters went to the scene and were able to put it out.

Children΄s playground in Bosketo finally reopens
CORFU. All the necessary repair and maintenance work has been completed to ensure the safety of all the games and activities.

Driver arrested who hit and abandoned dog on road
CORFU. The incident happened in Tzavros yesterday evening.

Achilleion Palace gardens open to the public from 29 July
CORFU. Baron΄s renovated building will also be accessible as an exhibition area. Work at the Palace revealed impressive wall paintings that were covered in paint.

Man arrested in Kavos in possession of thousands of illegal pills
CORFU. He was found in possession of 5,776 stimulants, which he sold online.

Village fair in Kastellani Mesi
CORFU. On Thursday 13 July in Kastellani Mesi Square.

Corfu Special Needs Association: No Gouvia summer camp again this year
CORFU. No preparations have been made by the Municipality - No steps have been taken to recruit personnel or arrange food supplies.

Prohibition of work and movement of horses in high temperatures
CORFU. The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food has issued a circular.

Union demands solution to teachers΄ accommodation problem in Corfu
CORFU. The union is asking for the issue to be discussed at regional and municipal council meetings.

Distribution of basic necessities to 900 people eligible in Corfu and Paxos
CORFU. On Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 July.

Corfu Medical Association: Guidelines for protection from heatwave
CORFU. Guidelines to citizens and especially vulnerable groups.

25 arrests and 190 driving offences in the Ionian Islands in six hours
CORFU. 32 quad bikes were immobilised in Zakynthos for dangerous driving, driving under the influence and driving without a crash helmet.

Dog dies in heart of historic centre
CORFU. Witnesses say it appeared to have been hit by a car.

Student unions & animal welfare groups request that Municipal Council takes action on horse carriages
CORFU. "The issue must be discussed immediately with the aim of abolishing this custom and generally expanding the legal framework."