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Red Cross (Corfu branch) expresses it gratitude
CORFU. The Greek Red Cross provides food for thousands of people throughout the country – mostly those with no income, senior citizens, the unemployed, single parents, large families and the disabled.
Work accident: 34-year-old injured man sweats it out for 1 hour at work.
CORFU. At 10.40 this morning, a wall gave way and trapped the leg of a 34-year-old Albanian building worker in Evropoulous.
‘For Our Children’ brings Christmas to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Kanali school choir brought some happiness to those most in need – hospital patients – when they came to sing Christmas carols today.
Christmas Bazaar in aid of ‘The Smile of the Child’ at the Municipal Theatre
CORFU. Christmas shopping at reasonable prices that will bring a smile to the faces of the children that The Smile of the Child supports.
Corfu police take part in Special Olympics Unified Bowling game
CORFU. Corfu police personnel came together with personnel from the Special Olympics Hellas training programme to promote voluntarism, philanthropy and solidarity.
Rotary Club and Red Cross distribute food
CORFU. On Saturday 17 December, the Corfu Rotary Club and the Corfu branch of the Greek Red Cross distributed food to those in need.
British Rule - The Scots in Corfu, 1851
By Kostas Handrinos. A few years ago, I came across a 1998 calendar published by the Post Office Bank, which had photos of traditional Greek local costumes and musical instruments.
Police free imprisoned animals
CORFU. The two animals had been left for months in a locked-up shop.
Out-of-control car causes chaos in San Rocco Square
CORFU. Traffic was in chaos in the centre of town this morning as an out-of-control car swerved back and forth through San Rocco Square.
Carol singing in Corfu Town
CORFU. Watch this amateur video of carol singers in Corfu Town yesterday evening.
Scenes from the ‘Alcinous’ earthquake exercise
CORFU. Yesterday’s exercise included rescue scenarios in Pentofanaro and Kofineta.
Liapades missing man found safe and sound
CORFU. All ended well for the 29-year-old man who had gone missing near Liapades on Tuesday afternoon.
Corfu OTE employees on strike
CORFU. Corfu OTE employees will also participate in the strike declared by the national Federation of OTE Workers (OME OTE).
Car overturns on Eth. Paleokastritsa Rd.
CORFU. The driver of the car which flipped upside down emerged shocked but safe and sound.
Search to find missing young man in Liapades
CORFU. Policemen, firemen and other rescuers have been combing the area since yesterday afternoon in search of the missing man.
Bonanza for lucky Corfiot! Wins 1.4million on lottery joker after playing just 3 Euros!
Corfu. A super lucky Corfiot won a Christmas gift worth 1.4 million Euros. He/she was one of the two winners in yesterday’s draw.
The Seamen’s Union are collecting gifts and basic necessities for "The Smile of the Child"
CORFU. The Seamen’s Union will be collecting basic necessities and children’s gifts for ‘The Smile of the Child’ on Thursday 14 December from 9am to 3pm at Corfu Port Assembly Hall.
Traditional Loukoumades at the Corfu Events Organization
CORFU. The Corfu Events Organization offered traditional loukoumades to members and friends on Saturday morning.
