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Metropolitan Church cuts New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. The Archbishop said that some people want to poison people΄s souls.
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Regional Governor visits ‘Melissa’ – Christmas carols by ‘Melissa’ Choir
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa and the Deputy Regional Governor Melita Andrioti visited on Wednesday 15 December the Parents, Guardians and Friends of People with Special Needs Association and the Special Needs Daycare Centre ‘Melissa’ and offered them sweets.

Tria Gefiria-Vrioni bypass to be put out to tender in 2022
CORFU. What the planning of the Ionian Islands Region includes for projects and infrastructure with a total budget of €41,274,800.

€150k for Othoni Port
CORFU. By decision of the Deputy Minister of the Interior Stelios Petsas.

Central Corfu Municipality to receive €300k from Ministry of Interior for storm damage
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou met with Ministry of the Interior General Secretary Michalis Stavrianoudakis.

Ministry of Interior General Secretary to visit Corfu flooded areas
CORFU. The General Secretary will be in Corfu as government representative at the 28 October celebration.

Roads flooded in Koulines, Chrysida, Kanalia and Vrioni
CORFU. Drivers need to take special care due to the high level of water on some roads.

The Municipality’s ten proposals waiting for the “green light” from the “Antonis Tritsis” programme
CORFU. The proposals are expected to be evaluated by the Special Management Service of the Ministry of Interior, in order to receive funding approval.

Road accident on Eth.Lefkimmis Rd.
CORFU. There was a road accident at around 13:30 on Sunday.

Minister of Interior coming to Corfu for May 21st celebrations
CORFU. Minister of Interior Makis Voridis will be representing the Government at the 157th anniversary of the Unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece.

Bells will ring at midnight for Resurrection - church service at 9 p.m.
CORFU. Church bells will ring out at midnight on Easter Saturday as usual even though church services will take place at 9 p.m. this year due to the pandemic.

Attendees took communion at Corfu Metropolitan Church today despite the restrictive measures
CORFU. A number of people took part in today΄s service led by Archbishop Nektarios and at the end took communion.

Corfu Archbishop joins the ΄rebels΄ and announces that churches will be open for Epiphany
CORFU. Archbishop Nektarios has joined the ΄holy rebels΄ and chosen to follow the previous measures and not those in force now.

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."

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.

Statement from Archbishop Nektarios following appeal against court verdict
CORFU. "I have been and remain at the disposal of Greek justice," said the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands.

Trial of Archbishop Nektarios to continue on Wednesday 21 October
CORFU. The second case against Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands will continue on Wednesday at 09:00 - The Prosecutor requested his acquittal for one of the two cases.

Corfu Archbishop in court today
CORFU. Church members and priests were waiting outside the Courthouse to show their support for the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands.