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OKANA to move from the old Psychiatric Hospital in the next few days
CORFU. The President of OKANA (Organisation Against Drugs), Evaggelos Kafetzopoulos, said that the organization, as promised, will be moving the Corfu branch of OKANA to a more suitable location near Corfu General Hospital.
Mutual help group for cancer sufferers to be set up in Corfu
CORFU. Cancer sufferers in Corfu are invited to take part in a pilot group organized by the Corfu branch of the Greek Cancer Society along with the Surgeon΄s Association, the Corfu ΄Nikos Moras΄ Centre for Prevention of Addiction and Promotion of Psychosocial Health and the Thessaloniki University Programme to Promote Self-help.
US Ionian Cultural Federation on the shortage of doctors in Mathraki
NEW YORK. Members of the Ionian Islands Diaspora in the USA sent a letter to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, requesting him to intervene in the provision of basic medical care in Mathraki.
Alternative Cultural Workshop: Pre-festival party
CORFU. The Alternative Cultural Workshop is organizing its Pre-Festival Party.
Voluntary blood donation in Kastellanous Mesi
CORFU. Kastellanous Mesi Cultural Society is organizing a voluntary blood donation on Sunday 20th May, 11:00 - 13:00 at the local committee office.
20-year prison sentence for 56-year-old businessman for the seduction of a 14-year-old girl
CORFU. The court found the 56-year-old businessman from Volos guilty of pederasty.
Flooding in Sidari - congestion in Corfu Town
CORFU. Strong downpour in North Corfu on Tuesday morning.
Work to begin on the Eth. Palaiokastritsa Rd in Solari next week
CORFU. It goes without saying that you should brace yourselves and have plenty of patience!
9th Festival of Social Solidarity - 25-27 May
CORFU. Corfu Alternative Cultural Workshop is organizing the 9th Festival of Social Solidarity in Spianada (Upper Square) from Friday 25th May at 10:00 to Sunday 27th May.
Open letter of protest about Roda-Acharavi road and Agios Stefanos beach
CORFU. Proposed measures from the Friends of Agios Stefanos, Episkepsi Beach Group – Next step: the prosecutor
Car falls into river in Potamos - driver safe but says he will take legal action!
CORFU. A driver miraculously survived when his car fell into the river in Potamos on Sunday.
Bicycle Ride co-organized by ‘Orthopetalia’ and ΄Stirixi΄
CORFU. To raise awareness and promote the bicycle as an alternative means of transport which contributes to the quality of life and protection of the environment.
MAMATHON: A celebration for mothers and hope - organized by Faros Zois (Lighthouse of Life)
CORFU. Faro Zois (Lighthouse of Life) organized its 4th annual MAMATHON on Mothering Sunday today in honour of mothers throughout the world.
Voluntary clean-up - Kavos beach
CORFU. Kavos Residents Initiative is organizing a voluntary clean-up of Kavos beach.
4th MAMATHON - Organized by Faro Zois (Lighthouse of Life)
CORFU. Faro Zois (lighthouse of Life) is organizing its 4th annual MAMATHON on Mothering Sunday (13th May) at 11:00 in the Upper Square.
Equal Society Open Homeless Day Centre: Collection of basic necessities
CORFU. The Equal Society Open Homeless Day Centre and Community Pharmacy invite the Corfu public to support their ‘Solidarity Basket’ campaign.
See which Corfu beaches have been awarded blue flags this year
ATHENS. The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, which manages the Blue Flag programme in Greece, has awarded Blue Flags to 11 Corfu beaches this year.
Prison sentences of 22 years and 10 years for the well-informed Corfu gang of thieves
CORFU. The three thieves who, acting on information they had been given, broke into Corfu houses and made off with the householders΄ property were given prison sentences of 22 years.
