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First 60 advance payments of flood damage compensation paid to businesses
CORFU. “I believe that the remaining 50 will be paid by July,” the Deputy Regional Governor Kostas Zorbas told Enimerosi.

Nisi Gerekou, Kontokali - Plastic bollards to be replaced by metal barrier
CORFU. Corfu Traffic Police tell the Regional Authority of the need for a metal barrier.

Cafe bars asking for an extra two hours to be allowed for music
CORFU. The Joint Trade & Tourism Association says: "Stopping music at 23:00 isn΄t good for business."

First performance of Ionian Anthem in St. Spyridon Square
CORFU. Sunday night performance in front of the neoclassical building housing the Numismatic Museum - formerly the Ionian Bank.

Banner protesting against concreting of Garitsa Park at today΄s parade
CORFU. The banner was held by Garitsa Park Association.

Central Corfu Mayor meets with South Korean Ambassador
CORFU. The Mayor proposed hosting journalists in the tourism and cultural sectors to promote Corfu΄s comparative advantages and attract visitors from South Korea.

18.5 million for ‘Ballos’ damage to be paid in two installments
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region will receive 8.5 million in 2022 and 10 million in 2023 from the Ministry of Finance.

Hospital Director gives warm thanks to all nursing staff on International Nurses Day
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis thanked them for their "superlative contribution".
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Roadworks begin in Kontoyialos
CORFU. The Municipal Technical Works Department announced that drilling has begun for the preparation of geological, geotechnical and structural studies related to the serious landslides that had happened during the ΄Ballos΄ storm last October.

Second Civil Protection meeting in view of the fire ban period
CORFU. The Civil Protection Coordinating Body met today to discuss issues in view of the fire ban period.

Baby airlifted from Corfu to Thessaloniki
CORFU. A 15-month-old baby was saved due to being airlifted to Ippokratio Hospital in Thessaloniki.

Fire Department’s guidelines for fire ban period
CORFU. The fire ban period begins on 1 May and ends on 31 October.

Slight decrease in Corfu viral load
ATHENS. In the week 18/4-24/4, the average weekly viral load decreased in all the areas inspected compared to the previous week.

Financial donation to Melissa from Corfu Football Coaches Association
CORFU. The donation was presented on Friday 8 April at the National Sports Centre.

Training of ‘fire watch guards’ in Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The process will start from Phaeaces.

First Aid Basic Life Support seminar in Kassiopi
CORFU. Following the seminar, anyone interested can register for lessons with certification.

Corfu viral load stable
ATHENS. In the week 21/3-27/3, the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town remained relatively stable (-5%).

΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Band warmly applauded in Tirana
TIRANA. On the initiative of the Greek diplomatic head in Albania Sophia Philipidou, ΄Mantzaros΄ Philaharmonic Band was invited to perform in Tirana.