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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.
Repair of damage to infrastructure in South Corfu progressing slowly
CORFU. Flood victims still have not received compensation for household goods and simple repair work.
Public employees work stoppage from 12:00 on Wednesday
CORFU. Corfu public employees will be holding a work stoppage today, Wednesday, from 12:00 until the end of the working day.
Flights between Athens and Corfu still suspended
ATHENS. Aegean and Olympic Air flight schedules are gradually being restored with flight changes due to the severe weather conditions and problems at Athens Airport.
Corfu Hospital employees work stoppage and protest on Wednesday 26 January
CORFU. As part of the nationwide work stoppage of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Workers (POEDHN), the Hellenic Federation of Hospital Doctors Union (OENGE) and the Civil Servants΄ Confederation (ADEDY).
