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Youngsters divided over the creation of skate park in Garitsa
CORFU. New online petition on the Avaaz.org platform – Signatures are being collected against the creation of a skate park in Garitsa.

Young people sign petition for the creation of skate park
CORFU. “We are sad and disappointed with the fact that once again the older generations stand in the way of our dreams, our entertainment and the improvement of our beautiful island.”

Fruit and vegetable prices increasing
CORFU. Bananas have the highest price increase compared to other products (15%).

Liston car park closed from Wednesday as work on automated parking system begins
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality has announced that the car park in Liston will be closed from Wednesday, 9 March.

Municipal Council votes not to go ahead with skate park
CORFU. The Municipal Council spent almost six hours discussing Garitsa Society΄s request not to create a skate park.

Resurfaced road next to market and New Fortress open to traffic again
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality has announced that the resurfacing work in Lohagou Vlaikou St. has been completed.

Open-air market temporary traffic measures extended
CORFU. More roadworks in Corfu Town to follow.

Work on Garitsa Park begins with residents gathered in protest
CORFU. Work began early this morning with bushes being pruned and cut down.

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.

Municipal Authority not changing its mind regarding skateboard area in Garitsa Park
CORFU. The Garitsa Cultural Association met with the Central Corfu Mayor Meropi Ydraiou and the Deputy Mayor for Technical Works Nikos Kalogeros.

Illegal parking in Corfu Town Centre to be put to an end
CORFU. Bollards made of reinforced plastic are being placed in places where illegal parking prevents the passage of emergency vehicles and buses.

Traffic Park to finally start operating again
CORFU. The Municipality΄s contract work for ‘Improving accessibility of the Biological Station and Traffic Park’ is in progress.

Invitation for tenders for creation of car park in Pagrateika
CORFU. The project is expected to be completed within 2022.

Illegally parked car blocks fire engine
CORFU. Yet another instance of illegal parking blocking emergency vehicles.

Smart app to prevent illegal parking in disabled spaces
CORFU. Platform with map of accessible facilities for those with special needs.

Regeneration of Garitsa and Anemomylos Parks begins
CORFU. What work is planned to be done – It will start immediately with a 15-month deadline.

Regeneration of Garitsa Park delayed due to bureaucratic deadlines
CORFU. The Finance Committee approved the notice of international open electronic invitation for tenders for the supply of equipment.

Central Corfu Municipality has own stand at World Travel Market
LONDON. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou and Deputy Mayor for Tourism Panayiotis Varouchas are in London and have already been holding meetings to promote Corfu and Paxos.