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Air-conditioned space in the Municipal Theatre for those in need
CORFU. Due to the heatwave and in order to protect homeless people and others in need, the Municipality of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands is making an air- conditioned space available to the public.

Power cuts Monday 5 July
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 5 July in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Gouvia summer camp to open again
CORFU. The camp can accommodate 280 people - 190 children, 20 special needs and 70 senior citizens.

Summer activities for youngsters
CORFU. Fun for youngsters and a breather for working parents this summer.

Magic Johnson thrilled with Corfu - "Look where I΄m walking!"
CORFU. Magic Johnson has been spending the last few days in Corfu on his luxury yacht.

Highest June temperature for 66 years yesterday

Power cuts 28 & 29 June
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 June in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Magic Johnson on holiday in Corfu!
CORFU. Magic Johnson enjoying his summer holidays in Greece with Corfu his first stop.

Air-conditioned space in Municipal Theatre available for homeless and others in need
CORFU. Ahead of the expected heatwave.

Young Corfu boy wins group in ACO World Amateur Chess Championship
Simon Max Skembris won his group at the World Amateur Chess Championship (postponed from 2020) in Fodele, Crete 11 -20 June.

Ambulance workers say defibrillators in public places save lives
CORFU. Following the incident with the footballer Eriksen, Corfu ambulance workers are calling on the state and the municipality to make defibrillators available.

Benitses Primary School 1st in Followgreen Recycling Marathon
CORFU. Although it΄s a small school with just 42 pupils, all the children took part with enthusiasm and got the more ΄stubborn΄ adults involved as well.

Central Corfu Municipality leading destination for special needs beach accessibility
CORFU. Three more amphibious wheelchairs now take the total up to 23.

΄Let΄s Recycle΄ Marathon 2020-21 school awards
CORFU. 9 nursery schools and 16 primary schools took part in sorting at source - paper, plastic, aluminium and batteries - and managed to collect over 11,750kg recyclable materials.

National awards for paintings by two Corfu schoolgirls
CORFU. Katerina Kousouni won 1st prize and Maria Tsirigaki won 3rd in the ΄Covid-19 pupils and distance΄ competition organised by the Youth Department of the Hellenic Red Cross.

Power cuts 18 & 22 June
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 18 and Tuesday 22 June in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Vidos Island shuttle service begins on Wednesday - with temporary arrangement
CORFU. The Department of Social Welfare, Education,Culture & Sport and the Municipal Councillor for Vidos and Lazareto have issued a statement.

Two missing foreign nationals found safe and sound in Benitses
CORFU. Two foreign nationals who had got lost on Monday night were found safe and well.