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Corfu Mountain Trail uses lockdown period to upgrade Corfu mountain paths
CORFU. The Mountain Trail may have had to be put off until May 2021 but organisation members took the opportunity to improve the mountain paths.

Children΄s playground in Karteria like a wilderness - residents demand clean-up and lighting
CORFU. The ΄Athinagorio΄ children΄s playground in the Karteria community has become like a jungle.

Power cuts on Friday 12 June
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 12 June from 08:00 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Halikouna beach clean-up on Sunday 14 June
CORFU. The Association for the Protection of South Corfu Natura Areas is organising its first activity on Sunday 14 June.

Awards Ceremony for winning primary schools in Recycling Competition
CORFU. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou presented awards to the top four primary schools in the Central Corfu Followgreen Recycling Competition.

Voluntary blood donation in Corfu Town
CORFU. Organised by Corfu ΄Elias Politis΄ Association.

Training for Central Corfu voluntary firefighting teams
CORFU. Training for teams of volunteer firefighters in Central Corfu.

Afra Primary School wins Followgreen recycling competition
CORFU. Afra school pupils won first place in the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality competition with Gouvia Primary School coming second.

Voluntary blood donation from Asteras Kerkyra football club veterans
CORFU. Veteran players from Asteras Kerkyra football club have set up a blood bank.

Jet2 to recommence international flights 2 weeks later than planned
LONDON. Jet2 plans to begin international flights 2 weeks later than originally planned, according to a report in the Mirror on Monday 8 June.

95.7% of Greece΄s bathing waters of excellent quality
ATHENS. According to the European Environment Agency΄s annual assessment of bathing waters in 27 countries, Greece is in 4th position as regards cleanliness and quality of bathing waters.

Free wi-fi hotspots in Corfu town centre
CORFU. Residents and visitors will now be able to enjoy modern technology in the historical town.

A good ΄harvest΄ for the Liapades team cleaning Kourkouli paths
CORFU. A warm glow of satisfaction for volunteers taking care of Corfu΄s wonderful nature.

First bin for cigarette butts in Corfu Town in Annunziata Square
CORFU. The first bin to collect cigarette butts for recycling was placed in Annunziata Square today - World ENvironment Day

Meropi Ydraiou: Our priority is the environment - What we have done to now
CORFU. Message from Mayor Meropi Ydraiou for WOrld Environment Day.

Lawyer of 47-year-old says it wasn΄t rape - it was an extramarital relationship
CORFU. Dimitris Aspiotis appeared before the Prosecutor today, accused of rape.

World Environment Day in Corfu
CORFU. Activities in Corfu Town on Friday - World Environment Day - and in Erimitis on Sunday.

DEYAK office in Acharavi now open for North Corfu
CORFU. Members of the public will be able to go to the office but only one person at a time will be allowed in.