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The SMS code for festive gatherings
ATHENS. The Government spokesperson stressed that, "With the exception of those working, anyone outside after 22:00 on Christmas Eve will be stopped by police."

Government announces measures for gatherings and church services during the festive period
ATHENS. On Christmas Day, New Year΄s Day and Epiphany up to 9 people are allowed to gather together from up to two families.

Retail shopping with Click-Away - Visits to hair salons with SMS
ATHENS. Measures for the festive period have been announced - Churches open on Christmas Day and Epiphany with 9 people allowed in churches and 25 in Metropolitan churches - Curfew from 22:00.

Open-air market car park to be turned into open-air theatre
CORFU. The contractor began work digging up the asphalt on Thursday morning.

New York Times article refers to trial of Archbishop Nektarios of Corfu
ATHENS. The article "Greek Orthodox Church Faces Criticism as Virus Hits Its Ranks" written by Niki Kitsantonis was published on Saturday 5 December.

The new Covid measures for Corfu from Tuesday morning
The four Risk Levels have now been consolidated into two.

Greek Tourism Minister to Sky News: "Talk of a second lockdown is nonsense"
Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis gave an interview on the occasion of the reopening of Greek airports to flights from the UK, stressing once again the high standards of safety and security here.

Three astronomical phenomena on Sunday 21 June
CORFU. Information from Corfu Astronomical Society about three phenomena this coming Sunday.

New York Times:"Greece Has ‘Defied the Odds’ in the Pandemic"
NEW YORK. "Now, a country that has grown used to being seen as a problem child in the European Union is celebrating its government’s response and looking forward to reopening its economy," says the article in the New York Times.

΄Old΄ Philharmonic Band not taking part in 5th Avenue Parade because of coronavirus
CORFU. The Band΄s planned participation in the celebratory events in New York for 25th March has been cancelled.

Expo Corfu 2020 postponed to 25-27 April
CORFU. Announcement from organisers Exantas Greece.

Expo Corfu 2020 at the New Port 14 - 16 March
CORFU. Organised by Exantas Greece Conference & Exhibition Organisers.

Kato Korakiana Women΄s Association dinner and New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. Saturday 8 February.

Corfu Hellenic-Serbian Friendship Union New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. Saturday 8 February at 12:00.

Mountain Lovers - Run and New Year΄s Cake in Ipsos
CORFU. An open training run setting off from Ipsos harbour and finishing at Agios Markos sports ground, where Mountain Lovers΄ New Year΄s Cake will be cut.

Kastellani Messi Cultural Society New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. Invitation from Kastellani Messi Cultural Society to the cutting of its New Year΄s cake.

Kanalia Cultural Society: Voluntary blood donation and New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. Kanalia Cultural Society is organising a voluntary blood donation.