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Civil wedding ceremonies at venues other than the Town Hall – Municipality inviting applications from interested venues
CORFU. The Municipality has announced that Corfu needs to be an attractive destination for couples from all over the world who wish to hold their civil wedding ceremony on our island.
No ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa due to strong winds
CORFU. The ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa are not operating because of the weather conditions.
Clearing the path at Old Sinies
CORFU. On Sunday 21st we’ll be clearing the path that leads to the traditional old village of Old Sinies.
Power cuts – Monday 22nd January
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Monday 22nd January from 08:30 to 14:15 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.
Ferry services back to normal from tomorrow
CORFU. Lefkimmi port is still closed but from Corfu Town port the Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry service is operating normally.
Last night’s gale loosened rocks from the mountain in Prinilas
CORFU. Large rocks broke away from a mountain in north-west Corfu in last night’s strong winds.
The wind even bent a power pole in Garitsa
CORFU. The DEDIE repair crews, the Fire Service and the Municipality services have all been out repairing the wind damage.
Dozens of trees blown down by the strong winds in Corfu
CORFU. Dozens of trees have fallen throughout the island since last night because of the strong winds. Several of these fell on electricity cables, causing power cuts, whilst others have blocked roads.
Power cuts in Corfu due to strong winds
CORFU. Fallen trees due to the strong winds in the region since last night have caused damage to the electricity network, resulting in power cuts in several parts of Corfu.
Greek Red Cross: Nursing training for volunteers
CORFU. The regional branch of the Greek Red Cross will be conducting a crash training course for volunteers.
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.
