Corfu
Instead of being at the investigator’s office, arrested man is fighting for his life in hospital
CORFU. The Corfu businessman arrested for drug trafficking was due to appear at the investigator’s office, but due to a sudden heart condition had to be taken to hospital instead.
Ryanair announce new flights to Rome (Ciampino) from Corfu
ATHENS. Ryanair announced yesterday (10th January) that they are adding new flights to Rome Ciampino from Corfu. These will operate three times a week and are included in their 2018 summer programme beginning in June.
MP Fotini Vaki meets with Port Authority president to discuss ‘orphan’ harbours and other matters
CORFU. Corfu SYRIZA MP, Fotini Vaki, met with the president and managing director of Corfu Port Authority, Spyros Stefanidis, on Friday 5th January to discuss current issues.
Complaint registered by The Ark – Two dogs shot in Potamos and Triklino
CORFU. The Ark registered an official complaint yesterday, 4th January, that two dogs had been shot in Potamos and Triklino.
Tourism promotion programme approved by town council
CORFU. The 2018 tourist promotion programme for the Municipality of Corfu was approved by a majority vote. The local party ‘Laiki Syspirosi’ voted against.
Corfu tourist accommodation: “We’re in the dark about overnight tax”
CORFU. The Federation of Entrepreneurs of Corfu Tourism Enterprises (OETK) claims that businesses are in danger of facing fines through no fault of their own.
Reactions to appointment of Head of Pulmonary Clinic at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. Following the retirement of the pneumatologist, Kyriakos Haini, the administration of Corfu General Hospital appointed the cardiologist, Phivos-Antonis Draganigos as head of the Pulmonary Clinic.
The Municipal Art Gallery is collecting books for a good cause
CORFU. With a view to playing an active part in social life and especially everyone’s right to have access to culture, the Municipal Art Gallery is collecting books to donate to the library at present being created at Corfu General Hospital.
Pilot scheme with digital mammogram for outpatients at Corfu Hospital
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Corfu tourism plan for 2018
CORFU. A budget of 248,000 Euros together with the Integrated Territorial Investment (OHE) programme and the ‘Odyssey’ project.
Carol singing in front of San Giacomo
CORFU. Young and old singers and musicians sang the traditional Christmas Eve carols to the Mayor in front of San Giacomo.
66-year-old man arrested for shoplifting
CORFU. A 66-year-old man was arrested for stealing goods from a shop on Tuesday 19th December.
Corfu General Hospital: Christmas wishes to all the patients and staff
CORFU. The hospital administration met with all the patients and staff on Friday morning to offer Christmas wishes, sweets and gifts.
Children from nursery schools and childcare centres decorate the police Christmas tree
CORFU. Regional and Corfu police welcomed children from Corfu nursery schools and childcare centres to the Police Headquarters, where they decorated the Christmas tree.
‘For Our Children’ brings Christmas to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Kanali school choir brought some happiness to those most in need – hospital patients – when they came to sing Christmas carols today.
Corfu police take part in Special Olympics Unified Bowling game
CORFU. Corfu police personnel came together with personnel from the Special Olympics Hellas training programme to promote voluntarism, philanthropy and solidarity.
Police free imprisoned animals
CORFU. The two animals had been left for months in a locked-up shop.
Heptanese Music Centre opens with pomp and ceremony
CORFU. There was packed attendance at the official opening on Sunday night of the Heptanese Music and Cultural Centre - established by the Corfu Choir in the old Olive Institute (16 Dairpelfd St.).
