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President of Hellenic Red Cross visiting Corfu on Friday
ATHENS. Bank of Greece to donate a building in Corfu to the Red Cross.
Ramp for those with mobility problems at Corfu Sailing Club (NAOK)
CORFU. Volunteers from ΄All Together for Corfu΄ and young rowers set up the ramp.
Corfu Port Authority donates two amphibious wheelchairs to the Regional Special Needs Association
CORFU. In a philanthropic gesture the Corfu Port Authority Board donated two amphibious wheelchairs to the Regional Special needs Association in Corfu.
Injured caretta caretta discovered in the sea near Lefkimmi
CORFU. Port Authority employees discovered an injured caretta caretta turtle in the sea near Lefkimmi port on Monday evening.
Event under the full moon in Ai Yiannis Argyradon
CORFU. Argyrades Cultural Society is organizing a traditional event in Ai Yiannis on Sunday 26th August.
Casting for ΄The Durrells΄ 4th series at Divani Corfu Palace
CORFU. There will be casting for support roles in The Durrells 4th series on Friday 24 August.
Sidari municipal office closed - because of the piles of rubbish!
CORFU. It has become impossible for employees to work there under the present conditions.
Corfu Old Town Trail-25 August: Programme and route
CORFU. The 12km run in Corfu Town passes by some of the most interesting spots and monuments on the island as well as small neighbourhoods and alleys.
Rubbish pile fire in Gouvia
CORFU. Fire broke out on Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd at a spot with refuse bins.
Port Authority assists with speedboat adrift off Othoni Island
OTHONI. On Thursday night the Port Search and Rescue Coordination Centre received information from its Italian counterpart about a speedboat with four foreign nationals aboard that was adrift 9.6 nautical miles west of Othoni Island.
New Albanian national airline
TIRANA. Prime Minister Eddie Rama posted a photo of what is perhaps newly-established Air Albania΄s first aeroplane this week - followed by a multitude of comments.
Another rubbish pile fire in Acharavi early this morning
CORFU. Yet another dangerous incident with fire breaking out in a pile of rubbish.
Corfu Municipality participating in European Mobility Week again this year
CORFU. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and encourage the use of alternative means of transport in the town and city, presenting sustainable mobility alternatives to local residents.
Litany for the Merciful Virgin Mary in Mantouki
CORFU. Yet again this year large numbers of people followed the processions for the Virgin Mary and throughout the island there are various fairs and festivals. The main feature of these litanies is the decoration with coloured ribbons, representing the Holy Belt that the Virgin Mary gave to the apostles.
FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev΄s daughter in Corfu
CORFU. FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev΄s 23-year-old daughter Aleksandra is on holiday in Corfu.
When to see and enjoy the Perseid meteor shower
CORFU. At this time every year amateur observers look forward to seeing the peak Perseid meteor shower - one of the most spectacular annual meteor showers.
Two days of revelry in Othoni - beach party and traditional fair
OTHONI. Othoni Cultural Society is organizing a beach party and traditional fair on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th August.
Rehabilitation Unit at Corfu Hospital
ATHENS. The General Secretary at the Ministry of Health Mr. Vardaros promised that the Rehabilitation Unit at Corfu Hospital will be certified by the end of September.
