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Corfu number one in Greece for young cannabis users
CORFU. Even 9-year-olds are using cannabis and other inhaled drugs and use is increasing in the 20-35 age group.
Distribution of food and basic necessities to those in need continuing
CORFU. The packages are being distributed to approximately 950 people in Corfu and Paxos from the Spiggos warehouse in Alepou.
Maintenance work to begin on Ag. Athanasios church in Ano Korakiana
CORFU. The church, which is a unique historical and ecclesiastical monument, is closing today for maintenance work on the outstanding murals and rare icons.
Open-air Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry boats prohibited from sailing
CORFU. The open ferry boats have been prohibited from sailing due to strong winds.
Distribution of food and basic necessities to those eligible begins on Wednesday
CORFU. Approximately 950 people eligible for the Food Aid Programme will start receiving packages from Wednesday.
Garitsa streets closed to traffic for resurfacing
CORFU. Streets closed temporarily on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Central Corfu to acquire Municipal Police again at a later time
CORFU. Deputy Mayor Giorgos Pantelios: "We will not be excluded from the process because of the deadline".
Liapades Recycling Centre donates equipment to firefighters
CORFU. The Recycling Centre regularly collects donations which it uses to support non-profit organisations.
Hostel for abused women to reopen shortly
CORFU. The hostel for women and their children who have been victims of violence is expected to reopen at the end of January or early February.
Food distribution begins after a year΄s delay
CORFU. Food distributions to those eligible will take place next week in Corfu and Zakynthos, followed by the other islands
AHEPA donates furniture to hostel for abused women
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality is expected to reopen the hostel shortly.
Road surfacing in Kefalomantouko
CORFU. Road closed to traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday.
300kg clothing for prison inmates from North Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The clothing was handed over by the Deputy Mayor for Circular Economy, Environment, Social Policy and Public Relations Spyridoula Kokkali and Civil Protection Supervisor Giorgos Mavropoulos.
Enimerosi cuts its New Year Cake!
CORFU. The Enimerosi newspaper, site and magazine cut its New Year Cake on Thursday 5 January with all the staff present in person or online.
Power cuts 9 January
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 9 January in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Hundreds of cubic metres of water lost over two months in North Corfu
CORFU. Numerous calls were made to DEYAK but no action was taken.
Corfu Prison School student writes moving message
CORFU. The inmate sent a message full of kindness and love for the world.
Winter swimmers cut their New Year Cake - dressed as Santa Claus!
CORFU. The swimmers - of all ages - were not bothered by the cold.
