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Regional Authority’s participation in Expo Dubai 2020 was a great success
DUBAI. The Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa is promoting the Ionian Islands in the United Arab Emirates.
Voluntary work to remove and utilise wood from Vidos Island
CORFU. The volunteers who will take part in the action with their chainsaws will be able to chop the logs and take the wood.
Agia Theodora Augusta procession in Corfu Town
CORFU. The procession took place this morning on Orthodox Sunday.
Regional Governor meets with Secretary General for Energy to discuss energy transition of the Ionian Islands
ATHENS. And their inclusion in the GReco Islands programme.
New ultrasound system for Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Through a programme contract with the Ionian Islands Region.
Ionian University becomes ‘foster parent’ of students from Ukraine and Russia
CORFU. The Dean pledged to provide them with free accommodation and food, as well as psychological support, if necessary, through the responsible structures of the University.
Corfu Prison inmates make jewellery with 3D printer
CORFU. A collaboration between the Corfu Prison Second Chance School and the Corfu Second Chance School is being considered for the first time, in order to promote the jewellery in the market.
Sani Ikos Group offering work and free accommodation to 300 Ukrainians
ATHENS. "I΄m sure that a lot of other Greek companies will do the same."
EOAEN supports MP Manos Konsolas΄ proposal to impose cap on fuel prices on islands
ATHENS. The high increase in fuel prices, especially on the islands, has caused financial pressure on businesses and households.
Search and rescue team going in once again to find six missing persons
ASTAKOS. With the aid of equipment, a specialist team will attempt to open the ramp for the search and rescue team to go in.
Alpha Bank tells Avlonitis it was economically impossible to maintain the Acharavi branch
ATHENS. “The local community and its needs are not being taken into account at all by the government,” said Corfu SYRIZA MP Alexandros Avlonitis.
Environmental tax: The economic impact on the Ionian Islands Region
The tax burden from the annual generation of Municipal Solid Waste for the Ionian Islands Region is €518.2 million.
Euroferry Olympia in Astakos Bay - precious time lost say relatives
CORFU. The Euroferry Olympia has now been moored in Astakos Port in Aitoloakarnania.
390kg and 3-metre long tuna fish caught in the Ionian Sea
IONIAN ISLANDS. The fish will be sent to the European market.
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.
House fire in Ai Yianni
CORFU. Fire broke out in a house above a distillery in Ai Yianni near Aqualand.
Only ΄closed΄ ferry boats sailing from Corfu Port - no ferry services from Lefkimmi
CORFU. Ferry services curtailed due to the strong winds in the region.
8 new water tankers for the Ionian Islands
CORFU. The new vehicles will be given to all the Ionian Islands – two to each island.
