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Corfu Environmental Protection Association coordinating joint activities
CORFU. Invitation to a meeting at the Old Psychiatric Hospital on Tuesday 2 June at 19:00 to discuss the protection of Corfu΄s natural environment.

Without proper water supply for 20 days - written report from Dafni resident in North Coru!
CORFU. In a written document, also sent to the Corfu Prosecutor, the Ombudsman and to the Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, Dafni residents hold the North Corfu Municipality, DEYAK and Thinalia Public Water Company responsible for the health of village residents.

Corfu Hospital now has its own coronavirus diagnostic equipment
CORFU. As of today Corfu General Hospital has Cepheid΄s GeneXpert diagnostic machine with automated PCR.

Alternative Cultural Workshop: 41st ΄Products without Middle Men΄ in Alykes
CORFU. Following the lockdown, the Alternative Cultural Workshop will be organising ΄Products without Middle Men΄ on Saturday 30 May with all the necessary safety measures.

Organised beaches to reopen on Saturday - with rules
ATHENS. Based on the weather forecasts, epidemiological data and the recommendations of the Infectious Diseases Committee, it has been decided to reopen the 515 organised beaches in Greece on Saturday 16 May.

Travel to islands to be allowed again from 25 May (probably)
ATHENS. According to Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias, the only exception will be Crete, which will be ΄opened up΄ again on 18 May.

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

All-night cleaning in Voulgareos St. and outside Old Regional Administration Building
CORFU. A Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal crew spent the early hours of the morning cleaning the pedestrian precinct in Evg.Voulgareos St. and outside the Old Regional Administration building.

Shops to reopen on Monday
ATHENS. In today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias said that the good results reflect our behaviour two weeks ago. If we don΄t act properly now, the results will be seen in 10 - 14 days.

North Corfu schools to be disinfected and provided with necessary hygiene and health protection equipment
CORFU. North Corfu schools will be disinfected on Saturday 9 May in preparation for the resumption of classes for the 3rd year of High School on Monday 11 May.

Coronavirus updates from Tsiodras and Hardalias no longer to be daily
ATHENS. The daily evening updates from Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras for the Ministry of Health and Nikos Hardalias for the Ministry of Civil Protection will become less frequent in coming days.

When are masks compulsory and when are they optional?
ATHENS. At today΄s update Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias clarified once again when the use of masks will be compulsory.

Guidelines from Corfu Medical Association for visits to doctors and labs from May 4
CORFU. Corfu Medical Association stresses the need to adhere to guidelines from the experts.

Where the use of masks will be compulsory
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias - The spread of the virus may have been reduced but the virus is still here and there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet.

Niikos Hardalias: "Some of the measures being lifted may need to be brought back at a later date"
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Deputy Minister announced that lockdown measures will be lifted in some Municipalities and seafronts on Tuesday 28 April.

Nikos Hardalias: Don΄t make plans for May Day
ATHENS. In his daily update the Civil Protection Deputy Minister said that we are all taking part in this collective effort with patience, perseverance and fortitude but it isn΄t over yet.

Nikos Hardalias: Disciplinary and criminal investigations into coronavirus cases at health care facilities
ATHENS. In his daily update yesterday Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced that there will be disciplinary and criminal investigations.

1m Euros for road repairs in North and South Corfu
CORFU. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas announced that funds of 1m Euros have been released by the Ministry for Infrastructure for urgent repairs in North and South Corfu.