Garitsa

Change of traffic direction on Alkiviadis Street on July 25th
CORFU. The traffic direction change will take place due to preservation works on the Garitsa wall.

Donation of defibrillator for Garitsa Park in memory of Antonis Draganigos
CORFU. The defibrillator was received by the Deputy Mayor for Health and Preventive Medicine Programmes, Dr. Spyros Galanis.

American student volunteers clean up Garitsa Park
CORFU. The volunteers collected six large bags of rubbish.

Forestry Department: Remove all tables and chairs from park!
CORFU. "They are not permitted in the groves," it says, "and therefore you have one month to remove them!"

Maintenance of greenery and automatic watering network at Garitsa-Anemomylos park
CORFU. "The protection and strengthening of the natural environment, as well as the treatment and cleaning of trees affected by diseases, are a primary concern of the municipal service."

΄Alsos΄ Cultural Association requesting practical support from Municipality for claim over Garitsa seafront
CORFU. "The protection of Garitsa Bay cannot wait. The increasing pressures for commercialisation threaten to alter the character of the area and deprive residents of a valuable public space."

F-16 Zeus air display over Garitsa Bay on May 21st
CORFU. The display will be part of the celebrations for the 161st anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece.

Garitsa seafront restoration project completed and handed over
CORFU. In addition to the pedestrianisation with modern paving and infrastructure, the project also includes rock protection interventions, which will continue once suitable weather conditions arrive.

Increase in municipal taxes illegal and excessive says Garitsa Cultural Society
CORFU. Need for transparency and rational management.

Old Town Residents΄ Association concerned about reduction of public space in Garitsa-Anemomylos Park
CORFU. "Our association will resort to all legal means in order to safeguard the public interest and the quality of life of our fellow citizens."

Operating regulations for Garitsa Park approved by Local Council amid strong reactions
CORFU. Garitsa Park Association: "What you are doing is illegal. The final decision will be made at the next Municipal Council meeting, where we will determine our next steps. We will take legal action."

Dispute over Garitsa Anemomylos Park
CORFU. Mayor Poulimenos promised to revise the regulations to double the spread of outdoor seating and tables. The local residents are opposed, while the redevelopment stagnates...

Public toilets reopen in Garitsa-Anemomylos Park
CORFU. The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and informs the public that the toilets will be open daily from 8:30am to 8pm.

Garitsa Cultural Society Christmas event 11 December
CORFU. In case of rain, the event will be postponed. Further updates will follow.

The dream of a stroll along the seafront from Garitsa to Spilia!
CORFU. Meanwhile, the transfer of the seafront to the Municipality is still pending. However, even when it is finalised, it will not include Kontra Fossa, which will remain under the management of the Ministry of Culture due to the presence of the Fortress.

Musical stroll through the alleys of Garitsa and Anemomylos park
CORFU. Sunday 28 July at 21:00.

΄Koryfo΄ Cultural Society musical and dance event
CORFU. Thursday 11 July at 19:30.