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Fewer than half of Corfu voters voted in second round of elections
CORFU. 10% fewer people voted in the second round compared to the first.
Protest in Dassia to protect the area
CORFU. A lot of Corfiots, and not only those living in the area, responded to the call of the Association for the Protection and Promotion of Dassia yesterday.
Association for Protection of Dassia calling on public to join protest on Thursday 1 June
CORFU. The protest will take place at 18:00 on Thursday 1 June on Dassia beach at the former Club Med.
Hotels and rental accommodation not full in May
CORFU. The weather conditions and expensive airfares affected occupancy rates. There has been a slight decrease in business in the town due to traffic congestion and lack of parking spaces.
Dassia beach: Angry protests from local residents
CORFU. Residents held a protest at the beach of the former Club Med, where the hotel company is carrying out work.
Worker΄s Centre reports another work accident in North Corfu hotel
CORFU (WORKER΄S CENTRE). "In this particular case we must mention the excellent attitude of the hotel manager, who took all the obvious actions".
Taxis protest against the new Uber app
CORFU. All the taxi unions took part along with tourist coach owners.
Single May Day demonstration in Corfu this year
CORFU. The workers΄ unions and the pensioners will gather at 11:00 at the Workers΄ Centre. Commemoration and honour events at the weekend. No ferry services in Corfu on Monday.
Opposition parties ask for Alipa harbour issue to be discussed at Municipal Council meeting
CORFU. The request follows the protest of local professionals on Saturday 22nd against the €5 additional fee per tourist.
Low turnout at protest about sports infrastructure despite National Sports Centre΄s serious problems
CORFU. The protest for the abandonment of Corfu sports infrastructure was unfortunately held without the expected participation.
Planning study for Castello Bibelli holiday-tourist village approved
CORFU. The property will be converted into a 5-star boutique hotel with 17 luxury suites with 51 beds.
Corfu Town hotels and Airbnb properties almost fully booked for Easter
CORFU. Hotels in and around Corfu Town are 70-80% full, with bookings continuing.
Protest by photographers in fear of business closures
CORFU. "The Joint Ministerial Decision will have an irreparable impact on local photography studios, leading to the closure of many businesses."
Statement from teachers΄ union ELME regarding protest against Education Minister
CORFU. "People wanted to protest in front of the hotel, but they came up against a strong police presence".
Strong police presence blocks those protesting against Education Minister
CORFU. Riot police (MAT) with two police vans have cordoned off the hotel on the Garitsa shore road.
"Our protests came up against a police barrier," complain students
CORFU. Two student protests on Wednesday morning and evening were blocked by a strong police presence.
Protests against privatisation of water escalating
CORFU. Another strike gathering of DIADEYADK employees, supported by the Workers΄ Centre and the local Laiki Sispirosi party.
