Social
On this day in history: 19 September
CORFU. 1970: Kostas Giorgakis set himself on fire in Genoa in protest against the military regime in Greece.
Chamber of Commerce supports setting up of "Municipal Recycling Platform"
CORFU. Corfu Chamber of Commerce is participating in this initiative from the Municipality of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands and invites all its members to support this effort to raise public environmental awareness.
Car-free day in Corfu
CORFU. European Mobility Week, a campaign that began in 2002, started on 16 September.
Meropi Ydraiou has ΄rolled up her sleeves΄ and got down to work
CORFU. The new Central Corfu Mayor has instructed her colleagues to target immediate needs and to go ahead methodically, speedily and efficiently.
Water supply cut due to damage to pipe
CORFU. Water supply has been cut off in the Paliopolis (Derpfeld) area due to damage to a pipe.
Free mental (memory) tests
CORFU. The Local Health Unit and Corfu Town Health Centre are organising free tests.
Spyros Neratzis - Municipal Department for Voluntary Work coordinator
CORFU. There was an introductory meeting on Monday evening for the island΄s voluntary groups.
Red Cross in Annunziata Square for World First Aid Day
CORFU. The Red Cross was in Annunziata Square on Saturday morning to provide information to the public about first aid.
World Cleanup Day - Issos beach
CORFU. Zero Waste Greece is organising a clean-up at Issos beach on Saturday 21 September for Worl Cleanup Day. All invited!
World Cleanup Day in Perithia
CORFU. Over 150 countries will be taking part in World Cleanup Day on 21 September.
The new shop opening times in Corfu
CORFU. The shop opening times in Corfu from 17 September to 31 October.
Power cuts in South Corfu
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 September from 08:30 to 13:30 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Exploration of Anthropograva cave in Klimatia by speleologist and caver René van Vliet
CORFU. The Dutch speleologist and caver is continuing his exploration of Corfu caves - bringing to light places that have been seen by very few people.
Moving farewell to Lavrentis Maheritsas from the youngsters at ΄Melissa΄
CORFU. The youngsters with special needs said farewell to their beloved musician who passed away suddenly but will always remain in our hearts.
Invitation from Spyros Neratzis to all voluntary organisations
CORFU. Monday 16 September at 18:00 in the Municipal Theatre foyer.
Back to school today. Best wishes from Meropi Ydraiou
CORFU. Back to school today in Corfu and the whole of Greece with the traditional priest΄s blessings.
Watch out! Poisonous lionfish from the Indian Ocean found in Cephalonia
ARGOSTOLI. Following a chance catch by a fisherman in the area the Regional Cephalonia Fishery Department sent a sample from the fish to the Genetic Testing Lab, DNA Identification and Species Population Management at Thessaloniki University.
Voluntary blood donation in Acharavi
CORFU. Acharavi Women΄s Association is organising a voluntary blood donation.
