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Those who haven΄t completed census can do so 15-20 February
CORFU. Those who haven΄t completed the census can do so 15-20 February (including the weekend) at the locations listed below.

Signatures being collected against the creation of skate park
CORFU. A lot of people have added their signatures to a petition against the creation of a skateboarding area.

Homeless support programme for Central and South Corfu Municipalities approved
CORFU. With the aim of reintegrating those eligible into society so that they have as much independent living as possible through their housing rehabilitation.

Donation of wood to Corfu Prison school for construction of chessboards
CORFU. Continuing support for Corfu Prison school from individuals and businesses.

Power cuts 9-10 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Clothing recycling bins in 26 Central Corfu locations
CORFU. Approval has been given for 26 clothing recycling bins to be placed in Central Corfu Municipality.

Dog rescued after falling from precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes
CORFU. There was a 4-hour rescue operation for a small dog that fell from a precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes.

No progress regarding sheltered accommodation for those with special needs
CORFU. At the moment there is no welfare provision for children with special needs who don΄t know what will happen when they lose their parents.

Power cuts Wednesday 2 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power on Wednesday 2 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Heated accommodation in Koulines for homeless Saturday-Monday
CORFU. Temporary heated accommodation available for the homeless in the cold weather.

Power cuts 27-29 January
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 January in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

"Citizens΄ Day": A chance to meet with the mayor every Tuesday
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality has announced that from 1 February, every Tuesday will be "C

North Corfu Municipality collecting clothing for Corfu Prison inmates
CORFU. The North Corfu Municipality is asking for donations of men΄s clothing for prison inmates.

Just one homeless person used the heated accommodation in Koulines despite the severe cold
CORFU. The Central and South Corfu Municipalities are developing support systems for the ever-increasing number of vulnerable people struggling to survive.

Temporary heated accommodation for homeless extended to Friday
CORFU. Temporary heated accommodation available in Koulines for the homeless from Monday 24 to Friday 28 January.

Snow on North Corfu mountains
CORFU. Saturday night campers on Mt. Pantokrator woke up to the sight of snow all around them!

Care for stray animals on Paxos
PAXOS. Fay Lichnou tells us what is happening in Paxos following the news that the Inter-municipal Animal Shelter in Corfu is being put out to tender.

Civil Protection warns about ‘Elpis’ wave of bad weather
Instructions to citizens for the upcoming wave of bad weather – The Corfu Civil Protection Department remains on 24-hour alert, in order to respond immediately to any problems that could occur.