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Driving on Corfu roads is an Extreme Sport!
CORFU. The dreadful condition of Corfu’s roads is one of the most common causes of road accidents and unfortunately gives the island a bad name.
Keeping the beaches clean
CORFU. A sign that someone put up on Halikouna beach to encourage people to collect rubbish.
Products without middle men: Next project
CORFU. The ‘Without Middle Men’ group from the Corfu Alternative Cultural Workshop has announced the 28th distribution of products ‘Without middle men’ (cheese products, BIO flour, potatoes) in Corfu.
Corfu Kumquat Harvest Festival
CORFU. Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets is organizing an open event on Wednesday 17th January.
Contractor ready to start work on the main road at Solari
CORFU. Frustrated residents have been trying to find out from the Deputy Regional Governor, Dionisis Tsoukas, when something is going to be done about the chaos in the area.
Meropi Ydraiou injured in road accident
CORFU. The leader of the major local opposition party, Meropi Ydraiou, is in Corfu Hospital with minor injuries, following a serious road accident.
British family taking time to clean Corfu beach
CORFU. Following our article about British residents cleaning up a Cephalonia beach, a Corfu resident told us about how she and her family have started cleaning up a beach here.
Ferry boats getting ready to sail again tomorrow
CORFU. Corfu seamen are getting ready to sail again tomorrow.
Donation of basic necessities to Roma people from the German-Hellenic Society and the Regional Police
CORFU. The Regional Police along with the German-Hellenic Society ‘Filia Velbert’ donated packages with basic necessities to help Roma families in need in Corfu.
British clean up Cephalonia beach
ARGOSTOLI. Following call from journalist Peter Lee, who lives in Cephalonia.
Corfu Socio-medical Centre now has a paediatrician – after two years
CORFU. After two years, a paediatrician has now been appointed at the socio-medical centre (IAK).
Emergency measures for Friday’s seamen’s strike.
CORFU. The following measures have been announced to cover any emergencies during the strike.
“Frutti di Mare”: Now oranges are being washed up on the shore!
CORFU. Just a short walk from the coastal road, in stark contrast to the idyllic summer views, we can see the state of neglect in winter.
Corfu notaries will not participate in property auctions
CORFU. The Notaries Association announced that, following the mandate the board received from the general assembly on 4th September, 2017, it has decided the following:
Municipal Green Service: If the cars aren’t removed, we can’t cut down the tree
CORFU. For the last week a large tree has been hanging over a wall in Analipsi.
Blessing of the Water at Gouvia this morning
CORFU. For the second year running, the Blessing of the Water took place at the Church of Ipapantis in the parish of Agion Panton, Gouvia.
Blessing of the Water in Corfu Town this morning
CORFU. Defying the low temperatures, several brave swimmers dived into the sea this morning in an attempt to retrieve the cross and obtain the blessings.
Damage to water pipe – Kyprou St. flooded
CORFU. Yet another pipe in Corfu’s outdated water supply network suffered damage, causing problems for residents.
