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Russian aircraft banned from Greek airspace
ATHENS. The bann applies to all Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircraft, including private planes.

Alpha Bank tells Avlonitis it was economically impossible to maintain the Acharavi branch
ATHENS. “The local community and its needs are not being taken into account at all by the government,” said Corfu SYRIZA MP Alexandros Avlonitis.

Alpha Bank in Acharavi closed today
CORFU. Alpha Bank’s management did not change its opinion regarding the suspension of the Acharavi branch.

Deputy Minister of Interior promises immediate payment of flood damage compensation to businesses
CORFU. “In the next few weeks, the files for the advance payment will be approved as a first form of relief to the businesses.”

Meropi Ydraiou’s three-day visit to Albania
CORFU. Possibilities of cooperation in fields of common interest were considered - The meeting with Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana was particularly important and emotional.

Huge 454% increase in Corfu viral load
There was a huge increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town last week.

Ionian Islands taking part in Expo Dubai 2020
The Regional Authority will be promoting the Ionian Islands at Expo Dubai 2020.

Repair of damage to infrastructure in South Corfu progressing slowly
CORFU. Flood victims still have not received compensation for household goods and simple repair work.

North Corfu Mayor in search of water from Albania to solve water supply problem
CORFU. The transfer of water from the ‘Blue Eye’ spring in Albania – an issue which had also been discussed in the distant past – is once again at the forefront of discussion.

Civil Protection warns about ‘Elpis’ wave of bad weather
Instructions to citizens for the upcoming wave of bad weather – The Corfu Civil Protection Department remains on 24-hour alert, in order to respond immediately to any problems that could occur.

Corfu girl, 13, in Athens Children΄s Hospital out of danger
ATHENS. Relief for the 13-year-old Corfu girl who had been battling for her life with Covid-19 at Athens Children΄s Hospital.

Compensation for storm damage paid to households
CORFU. The Central Corfu Municipality paid the compensation to 163 flood victims – The total amount is €350,006.

Repair work begins at Messonghi river
CORFU. The Regional Authority has begun work at the Messonghi river.

Applications from businesses to be sent to Ministry of Finance for flood damage compensation
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region is still waiting to receive the €15.5 million to repair the damage to infrastructure.

Viral load in Corfu urban wastewater continues to increase
ATHENS. In the week 27/12-2/1, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+283%) compared to the previous week.

High viral load in Corfu and Ioannina wastewater
ATHENS. In the week 20-26 December, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+191%) compared to the previous week.

Social Cooperative giving another food package to those in need
CORFU. Great response to the Enimerosi article about the increase in those needing help.

Help needed in the community
CORFU. The requests for help over the festive period from those in need have increased by 10%.