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One of Euroferry Olympia missing passengers found alive!
CORFU. According to initial information, a passenger has been found alive this morning, two days after fire broke out on the ship.
Euroferry Olympia being towed
CORFU. Taking advantage of the good weather, the ship is being towed towards the straits between Corfu and Albania to be closer the Corfu coastline in case the weather worsens.
Medicine and doctors for fire victims at hotels
CORFU. Fire victims left without belongings and travel documents.
Investigation proceeding into cause of fire on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Investigation at preliminary inquiry stage.
Firefighters battling to cool down Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Firefighters have been making superhuman efforts through the night to extinguish the fire on the Euroferry Olympia.
One of two trapped drivers from Euroferry Olympia intubated
CORFU. The two trapped drivers were transferred safely to Corfu Airport last night.
The two trapped drivers came to Corfu with a super puma
CORFU. The operation was a success. The Special Disaster Response Unit crew lifted them from the ship to the helicopter.
10 from the Olympia taken to hospital, three discharged
CORFU. Corfu Hospital has announced that ten people from the Euroferry Olympia were taken to hospital today, mainly suffering from smoke inhalation.
Greek National Tourism Organisation’s new advertising campaign for City Breaks
ATHENS. It started with Athens and Thessaloniki. More cities will follow – including Corfu. The campaign highlights the beautiful side of life in the big cities, the side that every visitor can enjoy on a weekend.
Concern for the 11 missing passengers and 2 trapped on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. 11 people are missing according to an official announcement from the Maritime Ministry - A team from the Coastguard Underwater Mission Unit is at the scene.
Two trapped on the Euroferry Olympia and 14 unaccounted for
CORFU. The remaining passengers are in the reception area at Corfu Port and will be taken by coach to four hotels.
One of those rescued from Olympia tests positive for Covid. Video of the burnt-out ship
CORFU. The Coastguard has published a video of the ship taken from a helicopter showing the damage done to the deck. The fire has now been restricted to below deck and the search is continuing for anyone who may have been trapped.
Head count of passengers, who include young children
CORFU. Passengers from the Olympia are gathering in the port marquee, where there will be a head count of crew and passengers, who include young children.
First passengers from burning vessel arrive at Corfu Port
CORFU. The first passengers from the burning ferry boat Olympia have been brought to Corfu Port by the Coastguard.
Olympia passenger with minor injuries taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Coastguard immediately transferred the passenger from the burning vessel to Corfu Port.
Deputy Minister of Interior promises immediate payment of flood damage compensation to businesses
CORFU. “In the next few weeks, the files for the advance payment will be approved as a first form of relief to the businesses.”
1,800 applications for re-employment submitted to Corfu Hotel Employees’ Union
CORFU. The number of hotel employees who have not received unemployment benefit is constantly decreasing.
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.
