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Rotary Foundation announces scholarship awards
In collaboration with the IHE Delft-Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands, the Rotary Foundation (www.rotary.org) announced the availability of a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate students.
Rare species of crane spotted in Kerentza Wetlands
During the monthly bird species count carried out in February by scientific personnel and wardens from the Managing Body for the straits and estuaries of the rivers Acherondas and Kalamas, a small group of a crane species rare to the area was observed in the Kerentza wetlands.
45-year-old man hangs himself in Afionas
CORFU. Police announced that a 45-year-old man hanged himself in Afionas, North West Corfu.
Kavos: A ghost town in the bare winter
CORFU. The pictures on the internet in summer are shocking. But so are the winter photos, only for a different reason - Kavos ‘in hibernation’ reminds one of a ghost town.
Residents-in-waiting barred from entering social housing estate in Ag. Ioannis
CORFU. Following an altercation with the site manager the police came.
Water supply cuts on Monday in Achillio area
CORFU. DEYAK (Water Supply Company) has announced that water supply will be turned off on Monday 12th March from 07:00 to 14:30.
Fishermen left speechless when they saw wild boars swimming in the Ionian Sea!
Two fishermen from Ilia couldn’t believe their eyes when instead of catching bream in the sea, they caught ….. wild boars!
Fountain to be built on the new port roundabout
CORFU. An impressive fountain with continuous jets of water will decorate the roundabout next to the new (east) port entrance.
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Landslips - Here, there and everywhere
CORFU. There have been landslips at several locations on the island such as Glyfada, Ai Gordi, Pelekas, Yialiskari and others.
International Women’s Day: Message from Deputy Regional Governor
CORFU. “Today is not just a day of celebration but a day for vigilance,” says Deputy Regional Governor Nikoletta Pandi.
Another 100 books collected for the children’s library at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. 100 more books have been collected for the new children’s library in the paediatric clinic at Corfu General Hospital. See the announcement below from the ‘For our Children’ Association.
Sing-along for our little friend
CORFU. On Wednesday 7th March at 20:00 at Coffee Joe in Solari there will be live music in aid of our young but STRONG friend.
Coffee Afternoon in support of Macmillan Cancer Charity
CORFU. Lucciola Garden Restaurant, Sgombou. 23rd March, 14:00 - 18:00
Afra Primary School: Pan-Hellenic Day against school violence and bullying
CORFU. Pupils formed the word ‘MILA’ (Talk) with their bodies.
200 children’s voices against school violence and bullying
CORFU. Panhellenic Day against school violence and bullying.
Drunk driver miraculously survives accident
CORFU. His van crashed into the dividing barrier on the dual carriageway but the driver got away with only a minor injury and damage to the van.
Clocks go forward this month – possibly for the last time
Our clocks will have to go forward one hour on 25th March, when Summer Time begins.
Temploni Cultural Society invites members and residents to waste management protest rally
CORFU. Following the invitation from the Lefkimmi Cultural Society, the Temploni organization has also invited people to attend the waste management protest rally on Friday at 18:00 at the Municipal Theatre.
