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Only closed ferry boats sailing this morning
CORFU. ΄Open΄ ferry boats have been prohibited from sailing between Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Lefkimmi and Paxos.
Corfu: ‘Final Curtain’ for palm trees damaged by red weevil beetle
CORFU. The last remains of the palm trees blighted by the red weevil beetle parasite (rhynchophorus) are being removed.
Tubes removed from 18-year-old patient – one of the two teenage road accident victims
CORFU. The tubes have been removed from the 18-year-old schoolboy who was involved in a serious road accident near Vrioni on Friday night along with a 17-year-old schoolgirl.
New ferry network between Ionian Islands comes into operation from 1st May
CORFU. The new Ionian Islands ferry network will be launched on 1st May 2018.
Inspectorate for Antiquities calls for a halt to work being carried out in Ag. Spyridonos church
CORFU. The Inspectorate for Antiquities sent a notice today calling for an immediate halt to work being carried out in the church of Ag. Spyridonos.
Corfu man airlifted to Ioannina Hospital
CORFU. A 73-year-old patient, who needed greater medical attention, was airlifted from Corfu to Ioannina at 10pm on Wednesday night.
Voluntary blood donation at Sgourades Medical Centre
CORFU. Sgourades ΄Arion΄ Cultural Society is organizing voluntary blood donation.
Power cuts - Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th February
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th February 8:30 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Corfu street lighting: Total darkness!
CORFU. Municipal and Regional Authorities and the electricity company (DEDDIE) are involved in a complicated system of responsibilities, funding and contract works.
Referee sent off his assistant and replaced him with one of the fans!
CEPHALONIA. The unbelievable happened at the Karyvomilo football ground in Cephalonia during a local match between Sami and Eikosimia (‘Twenty-one’) according to inkefalonia.gr. The referee, Mr. Kiosis, sent off one of his two assistants!
Paving being repaired at the bus stop in San Rocco Square
CORFU. A crew from the town council is replacing the paving stones that have been lifted up by the roots of the large trees.
No water and electricity in Kompitsi last Saturday
CORFU. The village of Kompitsi was without water and electricity from early Saturday morning. The situation, which lasted all day, naturally caused the displeasure of the residents and led to innumerable complaints. Enimerosi spoke with the responsible services to find out what happened.
Certified Greek Language Examination Centre – Andriotis Foreign Language Centre
CORFU. The Andriotis Foreign Language Centre is a certified Greek Language Examination Centre and registration has opened for those wishing to obtain a certificate of competence in the Greek language.
Lots of young bone marrow donors come forward to help young Elias
CORFU. ‘Faros Zois’ (Lighthouse of Life) yet again helping children with serious illnesses.
Power cuts next week
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 5th February 8:30 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Corfu’s ‘Gold’ team at 5th Expotrof ‘Greek Chef 2018’
CORFU. With an announcement on its website, the Corfu Chefs’ Club congratulated two members on their awards at the 3rd National Greek Chef Contest at the 5th Expotrof.
Open ferry boats not sailing today
CORFU. Only ΄closed΄ ferry boats sailing today, Saturday, between Corfu and Igoumenitsa.
Car and school bus involved in crash
CORFU. There was a road accident near Argyrades at about 8 o’clock this morning.
