Island
Corfu MP Gikas: "Establishment of waterway network in Ionian Islands ready to proceed"
CORFU. Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas said, "The extension and operation of the waterways network has been secured following the decision of the Regional Council and signing of contract."
Renovation of Villa Rossa included in Operational Programme
CORFU. The budget for the project comes to 4,901,000 Euros and the completion date is 31/12/2022.
Ionian Islands part of the GNTO stand at Brussels Exhibition
CORFU. After several years΄ absence, the Ionian Islands Regional took part in the Tourist Exhibition, which had over 100,000 visitors from 6 to 9 February.
Erikoussa Primary School opens after three years
CORFU. The school bell rang at Erikoussa Primary School this morning signalling the - delayed - start of the school year.
Kratsa and Ktenas take a look at Dutch cycle lanes
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor and the Deputy Regional Governor for Lefkada looking to promote cycling tourism in the Ionian Islands after seeing the Utrecht cycle lanes.
Regional Governor at Utrecht International Tourism Fair
UTRECHT. The annual Utrecht trade fair ΄Vakantiebeurs΄ opened on 15 January and continues until the 19th.
Regional Governor:"A lot of international interest in audiovisual productions"
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Administration at FOCUS International Exhibition in London for audiovisual producers - Regional Film Office being set up to promote the Ionian Islands as an attractive destination for productions
Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal crews at work
CORFU. Municipal crews are continuing their work to try and improve the quality of residents΄ everyday life.
Over 350 arrests in the Ionian in October
CORFU. A total of 354 people were arrested and 114 cases solved involving rape, theft & burglary, drug trafficking & possession and other offences.
Corfu Environmental Protection Association reports land clearance on Gerekou Island wetland
CORFU. A serious complaint has been lodged about landfilling of the Gerekou lagoon wetland by bulldozers.
Ionian Trade & Business Federation opposed to accepting refugees
CORFU. Federation President Giorgos Tseremis has sent a letter to the Civil Protection Ministry asking for direct, detailed answers.
Anemomylos Park makeover moving forward - approval expected following KAS study
CORFU. The Central Archaeological Committee (KAS) is expected to give the official green light shortly.
Former Regional Governor Galiatsatos says Yes to refugees being accepted in the Ionian Islands - "Kratsa is a hypocrite"
CORFU. "We reject the operation of a reception facility in the Ionian Islands, which means that these people must be provided with accommodation in hotels or other tourist properties."
Automatic toilets placed by Corfu Port Authority in Vlacherna car park, Kanoni
CORFU. The President and board members of Kanoni Cultural Society have expressed their gratitude to Corfu Port Authority (OLKE).
BBC: "On Greek islands locals have nowhere to live because of Airbnb"
UK. A BBC article talks about the negative effects of Airbnb on the residents of Greek islands who "have nowhere to live".
Melita Andrioti new Deputy Regional Governor for Corfu
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor announced the names of the new Deputy Regional Governors.
Galiatsatos to Kratsa:"We΄re handing over the Region in positive condition"
CORFU. Compliments were exchanged at the official handing over of responsibility for the Regional Administration on Thursday afternoon.
Love Island on Corfu for a second season
CORFU. Filming has begun for the new season of the Swedish version of the reality show Love Island.
