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Power cuts – Thursday 19th July and Friday 20th July
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 19th July and Friday 20th July in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
1.2 million Euros for biodiversity projects in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Following the signature of Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos yesterday two new biodiversity projects have been included in the ΄Protection of the Environment and Sustainable Development΄ programme which is part of the Ionian Islands Business Programme 2014-2020
There is freedom of the press. Censorship and all other preventive measures are forbidden.**
CORFU. The abuse and harassment of the Enimerosi photo reporter by demonstrators at Lefkimmi on Sunday was said by protestors to be due to their confusion and anger at the presence of the riot police.
Beach clean-up in Vidos: Lesson in volunteerism from youngsters
CORFU. 24 teenagers from various schools and states in America in collaboration with the 5th Sea Scouts Group from Potamos cleaned and tidied up Maestros Beach on Vidos Island on Saturday morning.
Grief over the death of 20-year-old British boxer in Kavos
CORFU. The death of 20-year-old boxer William Hughes was widely reported in the British press.
Sea Scouts and American pupils working ΄All Together΄ on Vidos Island
CORFU. 24 teenagers from various USA schools and states will be working with the 5th Potamos Sea Scouts Group and Deputy Mayor for small Corfu islands Noni Mastora to clean up Maestros beach and other spots on Vidos Island.
Ambulance has to get past obstacles to reach the centre of the old town.
CORFU. Fortunately, there was no loss of life when an ambulance was delayed in reaching the centre of Corfu Old Town.
Young Corfu girl Greek Under-10 chess champion!
RIO. Katerina Goutzouki wins in Greek Children΄s Chess Championship in Rio.
Municipality will be giving out flowering plants on Thursday 12th July
CORFU. The Municipal Department for Urban Greenery will be giving out seasonal flowering plants from the Municipal Greenhouse at the Vassilaki Estate.
Serbs returning to Corfu for 100th anniversary
CORFU. Corfu - ΄Crf΄ as it is called in Serbian (minus the vowels)- is deeply ingrained in the consciousness of the Serbs, formerly Yugoslavians, as one of the birthplaces of their modern state.
Children plant flowers outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building
CORFU. Children from the 2nd Summer Sports Camp, organized by the Ioannis Capodistrias Sports Club and the Corfu Gymnastics Club, brought colour and life to the area outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building.
Digital Environmental Registry now online
Members of the public and environmental organizations can now find out about any environmental licences.
Disinfestation of public areas - see where and when
CORFU. A programme of disinfestation of Corfu public areas.
Where does the recyclable waste go?
CORFU. The Enimerosi camera followed the trucks with recyclable waste. What did it find out?
New Society of (well off) friends of Corfu with an interest in Mon Repos
CORFU. The aim of the Society is to look after the estate and to this end the founders are looking to raise money from the donations of friends through their bank accounts as well as from Foundations.
On this day in history: Corfu 3 July
CORFU. 1967 - Deaths and injuries at Corfu Airport.
Lefkada: 50-year-old man loses his limb in motor boat accident
LEFKADA. The injured man was airlifted to Attica General Hospital (KAT) in Athens.
Hoteliers and Tourist Accommodation Owners produce TV spot about recycling
CORFU. Campaign from Corfu Hoteliers Association and Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners.
