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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."
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.
Kopos Extra Virgin Olive Oil wins 4 international awards
CORFU. Once again this year the quality of Andriotis Olive Oil΄s products has been internationally recognised.
Schools to open on 14 September
ATHENS. The Education Minister Niki Kerameos and Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos officially announced at a joint press conference on Tuesday 1 September that schools will be opening on 14 September.
Dolphin battling for its life after being washed ashore
CORFU. A dolphin which was washed ashore at Loggas beach in Corfu is battling for its life.
Church to fund building of church at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. A memorandum for the construction and management of the church was signed today, Thursday 23 July, by Corfu Metropolitan Church and Corfu General Hospital.
Corfu church bells to toll in mourning for Hagia Sophia
CORFU. By order of the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and the Diapontia Islands Nektarios on Friday 24 July at 12:00 church bells will toll in mourning for the desecration of Hagia Sophia.
All public services fully functioning from Tuesday
ATHENS. Ministerial Decision from the Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos.
Archbishop Nektarios trial postponed
CORFU. The trial has been postponed due to the suspension of court proceedings being extended to 31 May.
Reopening of catering establishments and cafes - the rules and regulations
ATHENS. The Minister of the Interior Takis Theodorikakos to present the new legislation for tables and chairs in public areas to Parliament.
Minister of Interior: Spacing measures for tables and chairs likely to remain until end of year
ATHENS. It is probable that the measures for the catering industry with extended space for tables and chairs will remain in force until the end of the year.
Funding of 20,000 Euros from Ministry of Interior to help prevent spread of virus amongst Roma
CORFU. 20,000 Euros funding for the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality from the Ministry of the Interior.
Archbishop Nektarios: "Imaginary conclusions are being drawn"
CORFU. In response to all the reports the Corfu Archbishop said that he was just saying - as was the Holy Synod - that there is no category in the movement form for individual prayers although the churches remain open for this.
Corfu Archbishop:Get permission to go out for exercise and come to church for communion!
CORFU. In his message for 25th March, which was broadcast on TV and radio, Archbishop Nektarios encouraged people to state falsely that they are going for exercise and come to church for communion.
Still no coronavirus cases in Corfu. Patient from Lefkada taken to Rio Unuversity Hospital
CORFU. There still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Corfu.
