Social
Special OAED Programme to support women who are victims of abuse
CORFU. Unemployed women who are victims of abuse are being included in a special OAED employment programme for vulnerable groups.
Update on Municipal care programme for strays
CORFU. To date 276 stray dogs have been sterilised and with the collaboration of volunteers 132 animals have been adopted over the last year.
New signs put up in Issos and Halikouna for protection of environment
CORFU. South Corfu Association for the Protection of Natura Areas has put up signs in the area.
Two lifelong Corfu cyclists presented with awards
CORFU. 80 bicycles will be available free from Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality every day.
North Corfu Municipality receives first recycling bins for clothing
CORFU. See where these bins will be located in this collaboration between North Corfu Municipality and ΄All Together for the Corfu Environment΄
12th Primary School pupils create an ΄oasis΄ in Corfu Town
CORFU. Pupils created their own school garden in the heart of Corfu Town.
34 Corfu beaches now accessible for those with mobility problems
CORFU. Network of beaches in the Ionian Islands accessible for those with mobility problems.
Foreign national donates two laptops to ΄Melissa΄ special needs centre
CORFU. The Board of the Association of Parents, Guardians and Friends of the Corfu Disabled issued a statement giving thanks to the donor.
Increase in venue bookings for weddings and christenings
CORFU. Concern about cancellations of bookings made from abroad.
Aegean Rebreath to clean up seabeds beginning with Anemomylos and Paleokastritsa
CORFU. Corfu volunteer divers will take part in the project and interest has also been expressed by winter swimmers.
All For Blue volunteers clean up Avlaki
CORFU. The volunteers removed small plastic items, masks, plastic straws, cups and bottletops - even a basketball!
Summer shop opening hours
CORFU. Corfu Trade Association announced the recommended shop opening hours for 1 - 31 May.
Spring Sales until 15 May
CORFU. The Spring Sales began on 1 May and will continue until 15 May.
Power cuts 6 & 7 May
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 May in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
3rd vaccination stream in operation at Corfu Health Centre from 5 May
CORFU. At the moment there are two vaccination streams with the Pfizer vaccine in operation at Corfu Health Centre with 150 people being innoculated per day.
Power cuts Wednesday 28 April
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 28 April in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
All For Blue volunteers collect 11½ bags of rubbish in Corfu
CORFU. All For Blue, which organises beach and underwater clean-ups, has set up a group in Corfu.
Shop opening hours for Easter
CORFU. Corfu Trade Association has announced the recommended opening hours for the Easter period.
