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Health Minister tests positive for Covid
ATHENS. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced on Twitter on Sunday evening that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
Central Archaeological Council gives ‘green light’ for restoration of Bastion of the Seven Winds
CORFU. The same project includes the makeover of the area that had been used as a car park until 2020.
Health workers to lose job unless they get vaccinated by 31 March says Health Minister
“Health workers who will not be vaccinated by March 31 will be fired from Greece’s National Health System (ESY),” Health Minister Thanos Plevris told SKAI TV channel.
Revolver found at Corfu Old Port
CORFU. On Wednesday evening, Corfu Port Authority was informed that a revolver had been found by a member of the public.
Flights between Athens and Corfu still suspended
ATHENS. Aegean and Olympic Air flight schedules are gradually being restored with flight changes due to the severe weather conditions and problems at Athens Airport.
Tourist bus owners also excluded from state aid
CORFU. Corfu Association of Private Tourist Bus Owners concerned about the new development law that is excluding them from any kind of aid.
Tourist Accommodation Owners Federation: Small tourist accommodation establishments excluded from state aid
CORFU. “Those who created this particular draft of the development law have excluded small tourist accommodation establishments from all kinds of aid, as if they are not the core of Greek tourism.”
TAIPED’s plan for the Mega-Yacht Marina in Corfu
CORFU. In view of the invitation for tenders for the Corfu Mega-Yacht Marina project, a teaser has been published by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED), presenting its main characteristics to potential investors.
New Year’s Eve until 2am without music – New Covid measures from 30 December
ATHENS. The Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced that the new measures will come into force from 6:00 on Thursday 30 December.
New Covid measures from 3 January
The Health Minister announced a series of new measures on Monday evening to contain the expected new pandemic wave from the Omicron variant.
Use of double masks or KN95 masks mandatory
ATHENS. Masks are mandatory both indoors and outdoors - Double masks or KN95 masks on public transport and in supermarkets - Outdoor events cancelled.
Corfu Events Organisation treats everyone to loukoumades
CORFU. Corfu Events Organisation prepared traditional loukoumades as they do every year on the eve of St. Spyridon Day.
TAIPED CEO revealed the plan for Lefkimmi port’s utilisation
CORFU. The aim is to create two different port terminals, a passenger one and a tourist one, that will be able to accommodate up to 85 private tourist boats.
Road between Potamos and Evropouli closed due to serious subsidence
CORFU. The road is closed to traffic until the damage has been repaired.
New timetable for ΄Evdokia΄ ferry service to Diapontia Islands
CORFU. Revised schedule for the ferry services to Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni with the ΄Evdokia΄.
Work still going on in North Corfu following wave of severe weather
CORFU. Municipal crews are still working hard to deal with the problems caused by the severe weather conditions over the last few days.
Regional Governor asks Health Minister for autonomous Health Region
ATHENS. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa met with Health Minister Thanos Plevris at the Parliament during the Special Permanent Committee of the Regions΄ meeting regarding public health in islands.
Fallen trees across the island after last night΄s severe weather
CORFU. National Meteorological Service (EMY) bulletin forecasts worsening weather conditions.
