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Ice cream: From a dessert of the royals, a favourite delicacy of the people!
It is the end of May and the temperature is rising. So what better than to start looking for the best spots for handmade and delicious ice cream.
5th Corfu Photo Marathon begins
CORFU. The Corfu Photo Marathon aims to present and showcase the art of photography.
Restoration of Kourkoumeli bridge finally begins
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor M. Orphanoudakis: Preparatory work will be carried out at first and then the restoration work which will be completed in 20-30 days.
Agios Markos Primary School pupils collect thousands of plastic bottle tops for a good cause
CORFU. The pupils handed over ten large sacks of plastic bottle tops and the money earned from recycling them will go towards the purchase of wheelchairs.
Seatrac system for those with mobility issues at nine beaches again this year
CORFU. All three Corfu municipalities and the Regional Administration support sea access for all.
Proliferation of purple jellyfish in Corfu for second year running
CORFU. The jellyfish have already been observed in Benitses, Perama, Vlaherena, Mon Repos, Anemomylos, Nissaki, Kalami and Barbati.
Public toilets in Mantouki being repaired after many years
CORFU. The solution of placing prefab toilets in San Rocco Square is being considered by the Central Corfu Municipality. The ones in Upper Square, in Bosketo and at the open-air market are already open to the public.
Free medicine from the Municipal Community Pharmacy
CORFU. The pharmacy is located in Corfu Town at Dionysiou Solomou 11 and supports over 100 people on a monthly basis.
Applications being accepted for Melissa Day Care Centre
CORFU. Information available at these phone numbers Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00 - 26610 47565 / 26610 24128 / 6945 106118.
Second stage of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan being completed
CORFU. All the proposals of the consultation were presented in order for the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan project team to make the final proposal.
6th Mamathon by ΄Faros Zois΄ on Mother΄s Day
CORFU. Throughout the Mamathon volunteers can give samples to support the Voluntary Bone Marrow Donor Bank at ΄Vision of Hope΄ (Orama Elpidas).
17 Corfu beaches awarded Blue Flags for 2023
CORFU. List of Blue Flag beaches in Corfu.
Work on Stavros-Benitses road progressing
CORFU. Work also continues in Yiannades to repair the damage caused by ΄Ballos΄.
Skripero school pupils taking part in sustainable transportation project
CORFU. Skripero Junior High and High School is the only school in the Ionian Islands taking part in this year΄s Ecomobility campaign.
Regional Authority takes delivery of 152 recycling bins
CORFU. Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa and Deputy Mayor for European Programmes Panayiota Tzanne were present for the delivery.
Power cuts 10-12 May
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts between Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 May in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Educational seminar for Corfu producers
CORFU. Friday 12 May - Aretaios Building (Room 3), Ionian University.
Corfu Garden Festival at Capodistrias Museum
CORFU. The Corfu Garden Festival started as a one-day event and has evolved into a week full of events, giving access to gardens throughout the island!
