Corfu
Coronavirus diagnostic lab at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It seems that pressure from tourist professionals and organisations and the acquisition of a PCR testing lab for coronavirus overcame resistance from the hospital administration.
Corfu Port sniffer dog discovers package with cocaine on coach arriving from Athens
CORFU. A woman, 53, and a man, 55, were arrested by Corfu Central Port Authority Drugs Squad last night.
North Corfu now has 20 Green Spots
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris stressed the importance of recycling as collection points opened in Agios Athanasios, Rahtades and Afionas.
Corfu Trade Association visits ΄new΄ airport
CORFU. Members of Corfu Trade Association board met with the local Fraport management and were given a tour of the improved facilities at the airport.
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Young Corfu athlete Konstantina Romeo one of top students at Kansas University
KANSAS. The talented Corfu triple jumper was for the second time amongst the top students for the year 2019-20 on an academic level.
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.
Coastguard fines amateur fishers who caught 19.5kg of fish
Their catch was confiscated and given to a charitable organisation.
Just 3 international passengers at Corfu Airport in April
CORFU. Statistics from Corfu and Rhodes Airports for March and April during the coronavirus pandemic. Whilst we await European and Government agreements on health and transport Fraport expect international flights to recommence in mid-June.
Giorgos Mahimaris: "€80,000 contract for Agios Giorgios Pagon in a few days"
CORFU. "After so many years the North Corfu Municipality΄s commitment to repair the Aspiotades-Agios Giorgios Pagon road will be fulfilled," said the North Corfu Mayor at a meeting with local representatives.
Road surfacing in Ilia Politi St.
CORFU. Part of the Cemtral Corfu & Diapontia Islands Technical Works Department΄s programme of temporary repairs.
Corfu Hospital: New guidelines for protection of the public
CORFU. Corfu Hospital Administration has issued new guidelines for the protection of the public.
North Corfu Mayor sends letter to Government Minister Hadjidakis requesting the withdrawal of his Bill
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris informed the Minister for Energy and the Environment of the Municipal Council΄s decision to request the complete withdrawal of the Bill.
Corfu General Hospital: 19 new auxiliary personnel for 2 years
CORFU. 6th Health Region gives go-ahead following Ministry of Health approval and following the recruitment of 14 nursing staff.
Foreign national resident donates 20,000 masks to North Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The kind donation of 20,000 protective masks follows a previous donation from German friends of Corfu.
Metal from fence removed from woman΄s leg
CORFU. An elderly woman was seriously injured on Thursday evening when she attempted to climb over the fence at her home in the Merlin area. Her upper leg was impaled on the sharp metal fence and both the Fire Service and an ambulance rushed to the scene. An hour later - which seemed like an age - all was well.
Road repairs in Corfu Town
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality Technical Works Department has been carrying out road repairs.
How and when will flights resume?
BRUSSELS. Everyone will be waiting to hear what the EU Transport Ministers have to say on Wednesday 29 April. Especially when their income depends on tourism and flights. Meanwhile, the new terminal at Corfu Airport is ready a year ahead of time! But what will we do with it now?
Corfu Hospital: New orthopaedist, obstetrician and hospital porter
CORFU. Hospital Director Leonidas Roubatis said that this will "put an end to the misinformation" that has been circulating.
