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Corfu Mayor: Things went smoothly this Easter despite the dissension
CORFU. In a brief review of this year΄s Easter, Kostas Nikolouzos said the following:
The trench at Lefkimmi - access to landfill impossible
CORFU. Read what the President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society, Maria Kontomari, has to say.
Jet2.com increases flights to Corfu
New services to Corfu from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester.
What happened to the Cross on the Old Fortress
CORFU. Last Easter (2017) an observant person would have noticed that there were two crosses above the Old Fortress - the one illuminated with colours of mourning for Easter Week and another one barely visible and poorly illuminated.
Trench dug to blockade Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. ΄Fortifications΄ were created over Easter in Mesorahia blocking the approach to the landfill facility. It is thought that the trench was dug on Good Friday.
Ferry boat strike on 18th April
The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has called a strike on 18th April.
OETK: Seminar for Swimming Pool Safety Supervisors
CORFU. The Federation of Entrepreneurs of Corfu Tourism Enterprises (OETK)is organizing a seminar in conjunction with Corfu Lifeguard Organization.
Spring Academy 2018 at Casa Lucia
CORFU. For the second year in Corfu the non-profit organization EUDEC (European Democratic Education Community) is organizing a Spring Academy at Casa Lucia in Sgombou.
Fire in Peroulades, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 17:45 on Monday evening to a fire in Peroulades, North Corfu.
4.3 Richter earthquake in Katastari, Zakynthos on Easter Sunday
ZAKYNTHOS. 4.3 Richter earthquake at 17:23 on Easter Sunday.
Refuse collection service working double shifts in Corfu
CORFU. “By early this evening at the latest the problem with refuse collection in the town and the island as a whole will have been dealt with,” a local authority representative told Enimerosi when it passed on complaints received.
Brazilian Ambassador in Corfu for Easter
CORFU. Corfu is a magnet over Easter and it also ΄drew΄ the Brazilian Ambassador in Athens, Cesario Melantonio Neto, for a personal visit.
Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.
German Corfu lover gives gift of police patrol vehicle for use in the north of the island
CORFU. “We wanted to give something back to the island for all it has given us,” said Jorg Rockenhauser.
Corfu Mayor: Don΄t spoil the ΄botides΄ custom with advertisements and messages in poor taste
CORFU. "Huge ΄botides΄ (Easter pots) with advertisements are in poor taste and have nothing to do with the spirit of Corfu Easter," says Kostas Nikolouzos.
Why is there uncollected rubbish in Corfu?
CORFU. Why is rubbish in some areas not being collected?
Parking provisions for Good Friday and Easter Saturday - Free transfers by bus
CORFU. Parking spaces will be provided outside the town centre in order to facilitate pedestrians and the Easter events.
Potamos Cultural Society volunteers set up post office boxes
CORFU. An initiative by volunteers from Potamos Cultural Society to help local residents in their everyday life.
