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Corfu Mountaineering and Trekking Club to place signage along all Corfu paths
CORFU. An important initiative to aid trekking tourism and alternative tourism.
Power cuts in South Corfu – Monday 23 July
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 23 July from 08.30 to 13.00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Green Point in Kassiopi
CORFU. Recycling guidelines will be issued and people have been asked to support and respect this significant project.
A vessel went to the Diapontia Islands today with drinking water and to transport vehicles that were stuck there
CORFU. Following a 2-week wait for the Marine Ministry to replace the ΄Alexandros΄.
Mayor praises Corfu Children΄s Choir
CORFU. Corfu Old Town Hall was filled with the sound of angelic children΄s voices this morning.
Limits set for the placement of tables and chairs in the historical centre.
CORFU. The incident 10 days ago - which fortunately didn΄t have serious consequences - when an ambulance had to get past obstacles in order to reach a spot in the old town, prompted the authorities into implementing measures.
Caretta Caretta turtle lays eggs on beach at Agios Georgios Argyradon
CORFU. After the eggs had been laid, people who had witnessed the scene - young and old - put up a protective ΄fence΄ around the nest.
4.2 Richter earthquake in Ligopsa near Ioannina this morning
IOANNINA. According to the Geodynamic Institute, there was an earthquake of 4.2 Richter in Ligopsa at 09:50 this morning.
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.
