Social

€211,000 to upgrade Central Corfu children’s playgrounds
CORFU. Contract signed to upgrade the children’s playgrounds in Karteria, Kompitsi, Potamos, Sokraki and the Old Port.

Special needs beach ramps in Roda and Ag. Spyridon
CORFU. Contract signed by North Corfu Municipality and Ionian Islands Regional Administration.

Food distribution to 253 North Corfu families
CORFU. Civil Protection service and ΄Home Help΄ programme distributing food to 153 families.

Court of Auditors says ‘no’ to repair of Garitsa shore road
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regions is looking for a solution in order to repair the 500m section that has been left on the Garitsa shore road, as it could cause accidents to passers-by.

Paving in Agios Ioannis Sq. completed
CORFU. Work continues with installation of new lights, placement of benches and bins and pruning.

Voluntary blood donation at Municipal Theatre on Friday
CORFU. On Friday 19 August between 10:00 and 13:00 at the Municipal Theatre (back side) at Ioannou Theotoki St.

Identity of man who died at Asprokavos beach now confirmed
CORFU. The body of the man who was found dead at Asprokavos beach on 4 August has now been identified.

St.Spyridon Day celebration programme 11 August
CORFU. Thursday 11 August: 05:30-09:00 - Celebratory service for St. Spyridon΄s miracle on 11 August - Procession with Sacred Relics

Historical walk with ΄tiganites΄ in Kinopiastes
CORFU. For the anniversary of the end of the Ottoman siege in 1716.

Power cuts in Stroggili Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 August
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 August in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Air-conditioned space available for homeless in high temperatures
CORFU. Air-conditioned space available until Sunday 7 August.

Central Corfu Municipality care and feeding programme for stray animals
CORFU. The aim of the programme is, on the one hand, to gradually reduce the number of strays through sterilisation, chipping, keeping a record and adoption and, on the other, their well-being by ensuring veterinary care where necessary to all stray animals.

Popular singer at Church summer camp
CORFU. The singer Konstantinos Koufos, popular amongst youngsters, was at the Church summer camp in Kassiopi on Sunday.

Consultation Committee meeting to discuss what times music should be allowed held
CORFU. Quality of Life Committee will meet on Friday morning to discuss extension to time allowed for music - Municipal Council will meet on 3 August.

Letter from Enimerosi reader: “Show some respect for bathers”
CORFU. “According to the regulation, vessels should approach the shore at low speed and their drivers must respect bathers and act in such a way so as not to cause any accident.”

Special Needs Association complaining once again about Gouvia summer camp
CORFU. Special Needs Association: Is the non-operation of the Gouvia summer camp political incompetence or social indifference on the part of the Central Corfu Municipality?

South Corfu: Online questionnaire regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
CORFU. The views of the public and other bodies regarding the location of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations will be gathered.

Corfu first in country in special needs beach accessibility
CORFU. Beach accessibility for all with seatrack systems and amphibious wheelchairs. Municipalities and the Region join forces for a good cause.