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Seal Greece sailing boat ΄Bonnie R΄ in Corfu
CORFU. First stop in an awareness campaign for the monk seal Monachus monachus.
American student volunteers clean up Garitsa Park
CORFU. The volunteers collected six large bags of rubbish.
΄Awareness Journey΄ for protection of Mediterranean monk seal arriving in Corfu
CORFU. Through live narratives, hands-on activities, and interactive tools, the members of the mission aim to inform and mobilise local communities for the protection of endangered marine species and ecosystems.
British historian Dr.Philip Mansel visits Corfu Reading Society
CORFU. Dr. Mansel showed particular interest in the work of the Reading Society and expressed his enthusiasm, as is evident from his remarks in the Society΄s guest book.
Capodistrias Museum: "Under the Pines: Fridays at Koukouritsa"
CORFU. Every Friday in July and August, from 19:00 to 22:00, we΄ll enjoy the enchanting sunset together at the historic site of the Museum.
Beautiful Perseids meteor shower, will soon light up sky
CORFU. This year they will be visible from 17 July to 24 August.
Power cuts Wednesday 16 July
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 16 July in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Italian Navy sailing ship ΄Palinuro΄ in Corfu
CORFU. After the stop in Corfu, the ΄Palinuro΄ and its crew will head to Aksaz (Turkey) to continue the 61st training campaign.
Four new Caretta caretta nests discovered in North Corfu
CORFU. Next to the nest in St. Stefanos, Avliotes, a group of German tourists created a gigantic design in the sand: in the centre, a sea turtle, and around it, eight sun rays filled with symbols from different cultures.
Forestry Department: Remove all tables and chairs from park!
CORFU. "They are not permitted in the groves," it says, "and therefore you have one month to remove them!"
Discovery of turtle nest on Agios Georgios Pagon beach
CORFU. The Municipality immediately took action.
Power cuts Friday 11 July
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 11 July in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Summer sales 14 July to 30 August
CORFU. Summer sales officially begin on Monday, July 14. The sales period will last until Saturday, August 30.
Damage to main water pipe in North Corfu repaired
CORFU. The pipeline serves the community of Kavadades (Beretta – Kokkinos) and part of the communities of Arillas and Afionas.
New lifeguards at seven Central Corfu beaches
CORFU. The beaches of Agios Gordios, Kontogialos, Glyfada, Paleokastritsa, Barbati, Ipsos, and Dassia are now protected.
New recycling stream in North Corfu
CORFU. The new stream is for building materials.
Corfu, the jewel of the Ionian: all the sights and museums at your fingertips
CORFU. Corfu, a cosmopolitan and noble island, with images that enchant millions of travellers from all over the world. With devoted admirers from every corner of the globe! Discover its beauties…
Provision of air-conditioned space for protection of homeless during heatwave
CORFU. Air-conditioned space will be available at the Municipal Theatre and accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., from July 7 to July 9.
