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School year to be extended
ATHENS. Education Minister Niki Kerameos announced that there will be lessons in June.

Spyros Neratzis says that waste will shipped off the island in July
CORFU. "Just do what you did in the first quarter of 2021 - ship nothing off the island! After all, Temploni is closer and cheaper!"

Strict policing over the next two weeks
CORFU. On his visit to Corfu the Civil Protection Minister was not pleased with the Covid data from the 6th Health Region.

Civil Protection Minister: Corfu and Zakynthos to get more police
CORFU. 50 additional permanent police officers will be employed in Corfu immediately to help implement the safety measures. The Minister said that Zakynthos will also get more police.

Meropi Ydraiou asks Civil Protection Minister for regular testing in schools
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor made several proposals that could help fight the pandemic.

Civil Protection Minister in Corfu: "We΄re at a very critical juncture."
CORFU. "With care and patience in a few months we will be flooded with visitors again and we΄ll be smiling once again," said Michalis Chrisohoidis.

Civil Protection Minister meets with Ionian Islands Regional Administration
CORFU. The Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisohoidis is in Corfu today.

Civil Protection Minister to visit Corfu on Friday
CORFU. The Greek Civil Protection Minister Michalis Chrisohoidis will meet with local authorities to discuss pandemic measures.

Approval given for waste transportation in 2021
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou - no extra costs for local residents.

Tourism Minister discusses restart of cruises with company representatives
ATHENS. During the online talks the possibility of extending the season until the end of the year was discussed.

Visiting Deputy Health Minister discusses mental health services and facilities
CORFU. The Deputy Health Minister told reporters this afternoon what had been discussed with the Hospital Director and other officials.

Deputy Health Minister and WHO officials visit Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Deputy Minister visited Corfu General Hospital late this morning and met with the Director Leonidas Roubatis and other personnel.

PROBOTEK - Innovative Corfu robotic drone company
Uni Systems and Guardian Telematics are investing in the Corfu company PROBOTEK.

Corfu Canine Club against mandatory sterilisation of dogs
CORFU. Corfu Canine Club has issued a statement regarding the legislation the government is trying to pass for the sterilisation of hunting and other dogs.

Meropi Ydraiou and Rodi Kratsa discuss Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA)
CORFU. With a limited number of people and in what was described as a positive atmosphere, exploratory discussions began on Thursday morning between the Regional Authority and SYDISA.

Vaccination will not be a prerequisite for travel says Tourism Minister
ATHENS. "Despite the new circumstances - not only Covid-19, but also Brexit - the UK will again be a big market for Greece this year."

Central Corfu Municipality in sea and coastal clean-up project
CORFU. The Municipality is taking part in the European Commission 100 Intelligent Cities Challenge in the category ΄Waste Management and Circular Economy΄.

Spyros Neratzis happy with recycling in North Corfu
CORFU. "Another 524 ΄kilos΄ of love and care from the volunteers recycling at Sinies Green Spot," said the President of All Together for Corfu.