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Towards a Green Transition in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. A few days before the formal submission of the Ionian Islands Regional Programme 2021-2027 to the European Commission, the Green Tank and the Ionian Islands Environmental Foundation emphasise the need to further strengthen the green transition of the Region.

Army team coming to Corfu on Sunday afternoon
CORFU. Head Engineer at the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and Head at the Design and Construction Unit (MOMKA) Major General Michail Klouvas will be in Corfu on Monday.

How the AED Locator app works - to locate the nearest defibrillator
CORFU. The app is now in operation and the Informatics Department students who designed it made a presentation.

Workshop “The human body is the best work of art” completed
CORFU. By the Roma section of Central Corfu Municipal Community Centre.

Department of Foreign Languages, Translation & Interpreting turns 35 years old – Anniversary photography exhibition
CORFU. The exhibition includes photographs of students and professors, who present the Department’s history through their own eyes.

΄Ballos΄ destroyed South Corfu’s infrastructure
CORFU. Damage to tourist businesses and shops estimated to be more than €200-300m.

Venetian Fountain in Kobitsi hit by ΄Ballos΄
CORFU. The beautiful and unique Venetian Fountain in Kobitsi.

Landslip in Kato Garouna
CORFU. There was a landslip in Kato Garouna with torrents of water carrying mud.

Corfu Schools and Ionian University closed on Friday
CORFU. This decision was taken due to the severe weather conditions and the transport problems. Deputy Regional Governor asked citizens to not to go out unnecessarily.

Special Crisis Response Unit in Corfu along with helicopter with rescuers
CORFU. Corfu authorities are on the alert, as the island is “sinking” due to “Ballos” storm.

΄Mantzaros΄ Youth Orchestra concert on Saturday 16 October
CORFU. 20:00 on Saturday 16 October at the Municipal Theatre.

Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas: €30,000 emergency funding for the Old Fortress
ATHENS. The funding concerns the preparation of a study for the stabilisation of the rocky slopes in the southeastern part of the Old Fortress.

2nd meeting for the cross-border development project of South Corfu fishing culture
CORFU. The aim is to create a Local Support Group for South Corfu, which will focus on the promotion and preservation of the area’s cultural heritage.

Collaboration between Ionian University and Red Cross
CORFU. The collaboration will be in teaching, research and practical exercises in areas of common interest.

Central Corfu Municipality wins award for its ecological awareness
CORFU. The Central Corfu Municipality wins award following the completion of AQUAHELP Foundation’s “Clean it Like Greek” programme, in which it participated.

Patient, 76, dies in Corfu Hospital Covid Unit
CORFU. The 76-year-old Covid patient died this afternoon.

Monument to be erected in Annunziata Square for those that fell in Battle of Nafpaktos
CORFU. Role of Ionian Islands in the historic Battle of Lepanto remembered on anniversary.