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Firefighters called out to rescue man trapped on roof
CORFU. Firefighters rescued a man trapped on a roof on Thursday afternoon.
Escape attempt from Corfu Prison thwarted
CORFU. Guards thwarted an attempt to escape from Corfu Prison by a long-term prisoner.
Fire Department search and rescue operation for two German tourists
CORFU. The tourists got lost in the area between Nymphes and Sfakera and firefighters were needed to locate them and rescue them from the rough area in which they they had become trapped.
Trapped puppy rescued in Agios Markos - Municipality to take care of it
CORFU. Firefighters were able to pull out the trapped puppy safe and sound.
47-year-old wanted man at bottom of ravine - Fire Service operation in progress to pull him out
CORFU. The wanted man Dimitris Aspiotis has been found at the bottom of a deep ravine in Gremna, Ai Gordis, Paleohori.
Dog rescued from well in Krini
CORFU. The poor dog fell into a well approximately 15 metres deep - The Fire Service came to the rescue with two fire engines and equipment.
Rescue exercise at Corfu Airport
CORFU. There was a rescue exercise at Corfu Airport on Friday morning to test response to an aircraft crash.
Meropi Ydraiou promises support for the Sinies Festival
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou met with Sinies Educational & Cultural Society board members yesterday.
Corfu Rescue Team taking part in rescue operation off Paxos
CORFU. The team is using its Nansen vessel.
50 dead in Albania - Over 10,000 homeless following the earthquake
TIRANA. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced toady that the rescue operation in Albania has now been completed - 41 injured remain in hospital with 3 being taken abroad for special treatment.
15 dead and 28 rescued from collapsed buildings (13:00)
TIRANA. The news at 13:00 Greek time was that 28 people had been pulled out of collapsed buildings following the earthquake and 15 people had been confirmed dead.
Members of Hellenic Rescue Team to assist in Albania
CORFU. Following this morning΄s earthquake members of the Hellenic Rescue Team will be going to Albania to assist with locating and rescuing people trapped in buildings.
Man who was trapped in ravine has been rescued and taken to hospital for examinations
CORFU. Nikos Reggis, who had been trapped in a ravine in Mourgada, Korakiana since last night, has been safely rescuedby the Fire Service and the Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK).
Man, 41, trapped all night in Korakiana ravine now being rescued
CORFU. It΄s just a matter of time (latest report 11:00 this morning) for the 41-year-old who since last night has been trapped in the ravine near Mourgada, Korakiana to be rescued.
Hellenic Rescue Team - Demonstration of activities and services in Lefkimmi
CORFU. On Wednesday 13 November at 17:00 the Corfu branch of the Hellenic Rescue Team will give a presentation of the services they offer.
Quality standards to be maintained when management of Art Cafe passes to Municipality
CORFU. Corfiot & Diapontian Mayor Meropi Ydraiou gave a press conference to discuss the main points from her meeting with Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Opening Heritage & Archaeological Sites for people with Special Needs
CORFU. Meeting of partners in the Opening Heritage & Archaeological Sites for people with Special Needs (OHAS) EU Erasmus+ programme.
Woman who went missing in Sidari found
CORFU. Clearly the worse for wear but in good health, the 70-year-old woman who had been missing since Friday has been found.
