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Appeal for help from family of 28-year-old injured in Varipatades
CORFU. The family of the 28-year-old is making an urgent appeal to all residents of Corfu to assist the police with their investigations. The perpetrator abandoned the young man helpless and alone as he desperately cried out for help.
Vicious cycle of waste threatens to bankrupt Municipality
CORFU. The issue is the Municipality΄s inability to draw up a budget. The difficulty of balancing it, outstanding debts to the Regional Waste Management Authority (FODSA) and the cost of transporting waste off the island are creating enormous financial pressure. An increase in municipal service charges is once again being presented as a way out, at a time when recycling requires further investment.
Church of the Archangel Michael in Kampiello – a look back at its former role as area’s Protopapadikos and Metropolitan Church
There it stood. At the heart of Kampiello’s intricate web of buildings and streets, in what was once known as “Ovriovouni”.
Old Town Hall lit up to mark “The Smile of the Child” anniversary
CORFU. For the occasion, the Old Town Hall has been symbolically lit up in blue on Monday, 9 November.
Corfu family doctors urge public to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
CORFU. The Corfu Association of General/Family Practitioners is urging people to get vaccinated against flu in good time, highlighting the risks posed by seasonal influenza, particularly for older people and vulnerable groups.
Court says no to hotel tables and chairs in Old Town
CORFU. The Administrative Court of First Instance rejected a hotel’s application to suspend the Municipality’s refusal to grant it the use of public space. Fifteen local residents intervened in the legal proceedings, citing the need to protect historic monuments and ensure fire safety.
Runners brave adverse weather to honour resistance fighters in 2nd “Aktina 9 – Lazaretto” Road Race
CORFU. The “Race of the Immortals” from Corfu Prison - organised by KKE and KNE - attracted a large turnout and and saw a course record of 17:07
Ionian University included in Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities
CORFU. The Ionian University has been included in the Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities.
Start TV: From going off air to reopening bid
CORFU. The 22 October entry in the National Council for Radio and Television register signals new developments — Announcements on the new ownership and its plans are still pending.
28 October: Freedom, National Unity and Democracy
CORFU. Statements marking the 86th “OCHI” (NO) anniversary from Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas, MPs Dimitris Biaggis and Alexandros Avlonitis, Regional Governor Yiannis Trepeklis, and North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris.
Exploratory drilling: full Regional Council decision published
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority has published the full text of its decision on the Asopos-1 project. The positive opinion relates to the exploratory drilling, incorporates the 17 conditions set out in the relevant department’s recommendation, and provides for further political discussion if the exploration leads to development and exploitation. No monitoring body has yet been formally established, nor has a specific percentage of compensatory benefits been agreed for the Diapontia Islands.
What΄s happening with the Merlin Estate?
CORFU. Recent reports have linked the 609-stremma site to new investors, but this information remains unconfirmed. The owner, however, is indeed considering a sale or joint development of the property, while it remains unclear whether Ikos’ earlier interest still stands.
At site where 112 resistance fighters were executed, the memory remains alive
CORFU. The two-day programme organised by the Lazaretto Association concluded on Sunday 25 October with a visit of remembrance and tribute. Relatives of those executed, representatives of local government and members of the public paid tribute to the victims of the executions carried out between 1946 and 1949.
Alternative Cultural Workshop ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of aromatic plants – essential oils – organic honey
CORFU. Saturday 31 October.
Vouniatades Choir heads to Sicily for major concert in Catania
CORFU. The choir will perform at the historic church of Nobile Arciconfraternita dei Bianchi from 8 to 14 November.
Ministry pledges €150,000 for pumping stations in local communities
CORFU. The Coordinating Committee of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Community Presidents has announced the first positive response to its demands. The DEYAK study and formal approval of the funding are still pending.
Scheduled general water supply outage in town and suburbs
CORFU. Wednesday 21 October, from 09:00 to 14:00.
Students from Novi Sad in Corfu – A friendship rooted in history
CORFU. Fifty top-performing pupils from Novi Sad, Serbia, visited Corfu and were welcomed at the Old Town Hall as part of the twinning relationship between the two towns. The gathering, which featured songs in both Greek and Serbian, highlighted the historic ties between the two peoples, forged on the island during the First World War.
