Corfu
Central Corfu Municipality requests emergency project funding from Ministry of Environment
CORFU. The request was submitted following consultations with Ministry officials, during which the situation in the Municipality and across the entire island was described. The island faced the acute problem of water scarcity this year without any alternative solution.
November 25th: International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
CORFU. On the occasion of the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th, the Corfu Counselling Centre is organising a series of local activities to inform and raise awareness among the public.
Reggeborgh Invest B.V. donates equipment to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The donation was signed off by the company and the hospital on Tuesday 19 November.
Municipality taking action with regard to parking of rental cars
CORFU. Businesses are requested to submit ownership titles, lease agreements or usage concession agreements for the designated parking spaces to the Technical Services Department of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality.
State of emergency officially declared in Central Corfu Municipality due to water shortage.
CORFU. According to the decision, the declaration aims to address the immediate needs and manage the consequences that may arise in the areas referred to due to the occurrence of drought conditions.
13.9% increase in passenger arrivals at Corfu Airport compared to last year
CORFU. According to data from Fraport.
Mayor Poulimenos signs four contracts for roadworks
CORFU. The timeframe for completing the works will be 12 months, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.
World Travel Market concludes successfully for Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The aim of the Municipality΄s presence at the World Travel Market in London was to enhance the promotion of its tourism product through business meetings with organisations and companies, as well as to monitor developments in the tourism sector by participating in conference lectures and discussions.
Protest by Hospital Psychiatric Department Employees΄ Union on 11 November
CORFU. They report that a colleague was attacked and injured.
Corfu Airport to expand
ATHENS. Fraport is planning to expand the airport terminal over the next three years.
Motorcycle hits young boy at port roundabout
CORFU. The young boy was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance. According to reports, his condition is not serious.
Discussions begin on renovation of Municipal Theatre
CORFU. A specialised expert has taken on the task of completing the existing studies. There will be two rounds of consultations with stakeholders and those who use the facility. The timeline is four months. After that, the project for the upgrade will need to be put out to tender.
Man arrested for drug trafficking
CORFU. A criminal case was filed against him for drug trafficking
Grant to South Corfu Municipality for lease of portable desalination unit
CORFU. The grant, amounting to 350,000 euros, was provided through the project ΄Water Supply to Arid Islands and Water Infrastructure Improvement Works for the Islands.΄
Awareness campaign for breast cancer by Corfu Health Centre
CORFU. Since the cancer is considered treatable if detected early and addressed at an early stage, the Breast Cancer Prevention Programme ΄Fofi Gennimata΄ is being implemented on a wide scale in Greece.
Corfu Ambulance Workers Union΄s proposal for the reduction of accidents
CORFU. It concludes by stating that ΄the state must be capable of protecting citizens from potential killer drivers who consciously choose to drive dangerously΄.
Increase in municipal cleaning fees passed by majority at Central Corfu Municipal Council meeting.
CORFU. The Ydraiou, Borboti, Metallinou, and Karydis factions voted against the proposal.
Man crushed by truck at vehicle repair shop in North Corfu
CORFU. The man did not survive.
