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Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry crews not taking part in the continuing strike
CORFU. The Corfu Seamen΄s Union voted unanimously today not to take part in the new national seamen΄s 24-hour strike that was called by the Hellenic Seamen΄s Federation.
Power cuts – Thursday 19 April & Tuesday 24 April
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 19 April and Tuesday 24 April from 08.30 to 14.00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Fire Service exercise at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It was just an exercise. At around 9.30 this morning a number of fire engines were seen rushing along Eth. Palaiokastritsas towards the hospital resulting in several phone calls to Enimerosi to find out what was happening.
Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos talks to Corfu Diaspora in New York
What the Mayor discussed with representatives and members of Corfu associations in New York.
No ferry services until Thursday morning
CORFU. Ferry boat crews on the Corfu-Igoumenitsa service are taking part in the 24-hour strike called by the Hellenic Seamen΄s Federation (PNO) The strike began at 06:00 on Wednesday 18/4 and will end at 06:00 on Thursday 19/4.
Power cuts – Wednesday 18 April
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Wednesday 18 April from 08.30 to 14.00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
The tourist season is beginning and the roads are still like bombed-out zones
CORFU. Waiting for the contractor ….and the Minister
Lefkimmi Salt Lakes voluntary clean-up
CORFU. Voluntary clean-up on Saturday 21st April.
Team of Regional environmental inspectors visit Temploni landfill
CORFU. Regional Environmental Inspectors visited Temploni landfill on Monday to examine the condition of the facility and how it has been managed by the Cleansing Services.
Suffocated by African dust
CORFU. The light northeast wind expected on Tuesday morning won΄t be enough to rid us of the dust from Africa that has filled the atmosphere.
Death of woman on Saturday due to fall
CORFU. The first results of the autopsy on the 45-year-old woman who died on Saturday indicate that there was no crime involved.
Civil Protection Secretariat: Clear up the dry grass on your properties!
CORFU. Owners of land in close proximity to inhabited areas are legally obliged to take measures to prevent the possible outbreak of fires.
Second drug-related death in two weeks
CORFU. There has been concern about the second death within two weeks connected to psychotropic substances. The first case concerns the 40-year-old man who was found unconscious in his car in Spilia on 30th March.
Temploni ΄Sparmiotissa΄ Society is not going to take any action at the moment
CORFU. Residents visited the landfill.
Emergency services available for ferry strike on 18th April
CORFU. Ferry strike on Wednesday 18th April from 06:00. These are the emergency services that will be available.
Troumbeta clean-up
CORFU. Arkadades and Kastellano Gyro Cultural Societies would like to invite anyone interested to come and help clean up the area around Troumbeta.
5th Corfu Trophy for motorcyclists - Sunday 22nd April
CORFU. Corfu Motorbike Club will be holding its 5th annual Corfu Trophy event on Sunday 22nd April.
Corfu delegation to take part in the Greek Diaspora Parade on 5th Avenue
NEW YORK. This year΄s celebrations for the Greek rebirth culminate with a parade of all the Greek diaspora organizations on 5th Avenue in New York. The parade, which takes place on Sunday 22nd April, is held at this time every year.
