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Central Corfu Municipality: Second notice for residents to remove objects in public spaces
CORFU. Deputy Mayor of Cleaning Services, Spyros Nerantzis: "We stress that this measure is not of a revenue-generating nature, and we are confident in your understanding at all levels."

΄The Governor΄ Corfu olive oil participates in scientific research on colon cancer
CORFU. An international study at a US university reveals the role of Corfu olive oil in combatting colon cancer, offering hope for new treatments.

Metal panels ΄flying΄ from roof to roof
CORFU. The metal panels were flying from roof to roof in Corfu Town due to the strong winds.

Power cuts 30 January - 3 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts from Thursday 30 January to Monday 3rd February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

4th Experimental Primary School pupils visit memorial on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
CORFU. The visit culminated with their presence at the Holocaust memorial, dedicated to the Jewish residents of Corfu who were deported and exterminated in concentration camps, primarily at Auschwitz.

Enimerosi cuts its New Year Cake at Plus bookshop
CORFU. A wonderful time was had by all! Happy New Year!

Restrictions on operation of short-term rentals
CORFU. The recent legislative initiative may have aimed to address the current situation regarding short-term rentals in Greece, but the phenomenon has also sparked similar interest and restrictions in Europe and every popular tourist destination worldwide. Here’s what an initial investigation revealed.

Snake in nursery school next to the High Schools
CORFU. The snake was quickly removed.

What Cleaning Service says about bag lady΄s piles of items on Agia Sofia St
CORFU. A bag lady collected old items and stored them inside a building. The residents removed them and placed them on the street.

Public toilets reopen in Garitsa-Anemomylos Park
CORFU. The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and informs the public that the toilets will be open daily from 8:30am to 8pm.

Power cuts 24 & 27 January
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 24 and Monday 27 January in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

΄Anna Mouzakiti΄ Preventive Medical Programme in Acharavi completed
CORFU. More than 180 members of the public participated and were examined completely free of charge, while over 1,000 informational leaflets were distributed.

Alternative Cultural Workshop 70th ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries
CORFU. Dairy products.

Gouvia Marina: Small businesses and cricket club being pushed out
CORFU. The company is increasing rents, not renewing contracts, and raising its demands.

Health and animal welfare activities in Central Municipality schools
CORFU. "The meeting concluded with a commitment from all involved parties to work closely together for the successful implementation of the programmes."

Invitation to take part in Corfu Carnival events
CORFU. Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality is inviting people to apply to take part in this year΄s carnival.

Chinese students and teaching staff in Corfu
CORFU. As part of their acquaintance and familiarisation with Greek culture, which is being implemented on the initiative of the Laboratory for the Study of the Ancient World of the Department of History at the Ionian University.

Appeal for help for young Nikolas
ATHENS. For the past two years, Nikolas has been struggling with a particularly aggressive form of cancer of the nervous system.