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48-hour ferry boat strike Tuesday 31/10 – Thursday 2/11
CORFU. The Seamen’s union, «St. Spyridon» has announced a 48-hour strike from Tuesday 31 October to Thursday 2 November with the possibility of further escalation.
Power cuts – Wednesday 25 October
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be a power cut on Wednesday 25 October from 08.00 to 14.00
Memorial for Filis Koronakis
CORFU.The ‘Lazareto’ Association, along with friends and families of political prisoners in Corfu Prison 1946-49 who were executed, will hold a memorial service for the fighter for the left, Filis Koronakis.
Celebrations for United Nations Day
CORFU.Today, Tuesday 24 October, is United Nations Day and in Corfu it will be celebrated in the following ways:
Semi-darkness on the Garitsa seafront due to building work
CORFU.Electricity on the seaward side of the Garitsa seafront road will be cut off to allow work to be done on a retaining wall.
Large Turnout for Open Street Handball Event (photos)
CORFU. On Sunday morning, Spianiada Square was flooded with children΄s voices and smiles.
Chef Marina from Corfu to take our gastronomic culture to southern Italy
CORFU. «Our own» Marina from Corfu will travel to southern Italy taking our gastronomic culture with her.
Corfu proud of its Nobel Prize-winner, Michael Agathos
The Mayor of Corfu met with the astrophysicist Dr Michalis Agathos, who is a researcher in the team which was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on gravitational waves.
Saturday Trek from Afra
CORFU. The Educational and Cultural Society of Afra are organizing a walking outing on Saturday 21 October starting at 15.00.
Corfu-Parma: Signature of Friendship and Collaboration Agreement
CORFU. The formal signature of the Friendship and Collaboration Protocol between the Municipalities of Corfu and Parma took place on Friday evening
Tremendous response to calls for blood for road accident victim
CORFU.The response to the request for blood donations from the family of accident victim Christos Kourkoulos has been truly heart-warming.
“Architecture and Tourism” conference in Rhodes
RHODES.The 2nd conference on Architecture and Tourism will take place at the Rodos Palace Hotel in Rhodes on Saturday and Sunday 21 & 22 October.
Police donate blood in honour of their patron saint
CORFU.In honour of their patron saint Artemis, members of the Hellenic Police Force donated blood voluntarily with both old and new police officers participating in the effort.
Special Children’s Day at new Capodistrias Museum
CORFU.Children aged 4 – 10 are invited to attend a special day with educational and recreational activities at the newly-opened Capodistrias Museum on Saturday 21 October, 12.00-14.00. Admission is free.
19-year-old accident victim in critical condition
CORFU.The 19-year-old motorcyclist who was involved in the road accident yesterday remains in critical condition at Corfu General Hospital.
Parma-Corfu: Friendship Agreement. Parma present Corfu with ambulance
CORFU.A Friendship and Cooperation Protocol between Corfu and Parma, Italy is to be signed on Friday evening at the Old Town Hall. The Mayor of Corfu, Kostas Nikolouzos, and the Mayor of Parma, Federico Pizzarotti will put their signatures to the agreement.
Funding approved for Corfu Old Town and Gym in North Corfu
CORFU.On Tuesday, the Municipal Council unanimously approved the funding of 480k Euros from Public Investment Program to draw up a town planning study for Corfu Old Town.
“Wind’s Breath”: Tour of Monuments and Archaeological Sites
CORFU.As part of the national campaign ‘Environment and Culture 2017 – Wind’s Breath’, the Department of Antiquities, Corfu is organizing a themed tour of the monuments and archaeological sites in the historical area of Corfu Windmill (Anemomilos).
