Corfu

Corfu Hospital to become referral hospital with 28 COVID-19 beds including 7 ICUs!
PATRA. Corfu is at the forefront of the ΄competition΄ between tourist destinations to provide health safety.

΄Corfu, clean and safe΄ tourist campaign for 2020
CORFU. We are changing the image of Corfu and I΄d like to thank all those who are helping, said Meropi Ydraiou at a press conference for her first nine months in office.

5 stremma burnt in Asprokavos forest fire which has now been contained
CORFU. Firefighters were able to contain the fire just after 17:30 with 15 firefighters - Flames came close to nearby houses but there was no damage.

Attempted arson of North Corfu Municipality grader - what Mayor said
CORFU. There was serious sabotage of a North Corfu Municipality grader which was doing repair and improvement work on the Agios Georgios Pagon - Aspiotades road.

Man arrested for possession of cannabis and pills
CORFU. A 44-year-old man was arrested by the Regional Drugs Squad and the Central Port Authority Special missions Team.

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.

΄Beast of Kavos΄ pulled out of ravine and taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. After a difficult operation taking nearly 4 hours the 47-year-old man wanted by the police was pulled out of the ravine where he had been trapped.

Ferry services to Corfu for all resume on Monday - with questionnaires and masks
CORFU. From Monday 25 May all visitors will be able to travel to the islands - not only permanent residents or those travelling for health or work.

Autopsy hasn΄t been able to determine cause of death of 29-year-old woman
CORFU. More tests will need to be carried out in order to determine the cause of death of the 29-year-old mother of two.

Two arrested with 1.5kg cannabis and cannabis plants
CORFU. Two men, aged 39 and 40, were arrested by the Regional Drugs Squad on Tuesday in collaboration with a team from Corfu Port Authority and a sniffer dog.

Fire Service removes poisonous snake from outside Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Timely intervention from the Fire Service on Tuesday afternoon outside the hospital.

Woman found dead in hospital paediatric ward
CORFU. Her family and friends along with hospital staff are mourning the sudden death of the young woman.

"Now we have to face the challenge of the ΄next day΄"
CORFU. Message from the President of Corfu Gastronomy Association regarding the sector΄s restart following the 3-month ΄nightmare΄, as he called it, of lockdown due to coronavirus.

North Corfu Municipality championing recycling
CORFU. Another two Green Spots have opened in North Corfu - one is a joint effort between Kavalouri, Agrafes and Antipernon and the other is in Afionas.

Voluntary clean-up outside the hospital
CORFU. Volunteers cleaned up the area outside Corfu General Hospital this morning.

Clarification from Hospital Director regarding coronavirus lab
CORFU. The Corfu Hospital Director told Enimerosi that there were no objections to acquiring the lab. There were different views as to what was the best solution for Corfu.

Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris: Agios Giorgios Pagon no longer ΄cut off΄
CORFU. North Corfu Municipal finance committee approves tender for repairs to Agios Giorgios Pagon - Aspiotadis road.