Island
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.
There was no decrease in July arrivals in the Ionian Islands says Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism
ARGOSTOLI. Deputy Regional Governor Spyros Galiatsatos said that according to Fraport statistics international arrivals in the Ionian Islands were approximately the same as last year.
Traffic lights in Solari not working yet as DEI says Regional Administration owes it money
CORFU. The Electricity Company (DEI) won΄t provide electricity for the new traffic lights in Solari - it says the Regional Administration owes it 50,000 Euros!
Ionian Islands Region to provide 12 water tenders - one for each island
CORFU. The agreement between the Ionian Islands Regional Administration and the Municipalities for the provision of 12 water tenders has been signed.
Erikoussa Cultural Society - Don΄t vote at the General Election!
ERIKOUSSA. Erikoussa Cultural Society is encouraging fellow residents not to vote at the General Election as a protest.
Tourist Coach Owners: 3+1 reasons for the island΄s deterioration
CORFU. The Corfu Association of Tourist Coach Owners has highlighted the three main issues - apart from waste management - that the newly-elected authorities will have to deal with.
Rodi Kratsa elected Ionian Islands Regional Governor and thanks Spyros Spyrou amongst others
CORFU. In her statement at the Press Centre Rodi Kratsa congratulated the new Mayors and thanked her colleagues and Spyros Spyrou.
΄Another Saturday, Another Fairy Tale΄ - "Ionian Islands Celebration"
CORFU. The Municipal Art Gallery΄s educational programme ΄Another Saturday, Another Fairy Tale΄ is organising a programme for young children.
Temploni injunction hearing today
CORFU. The court hearing began today for the injunction filed by Temploni Cultural SOciety.
