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Civil Protection Deputy Minister: "Some people shouldn΄t consider themselves to be ΄better believers΄ than others"
ATHENS. Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias sent a strong message to everyone following the two cases with churches in Koukaki and Corfu.

Coronavirus update for Greece - 31 new cases and 1 death today
ATHENS. The number of deaths to date is 99 and the total number of cases is 2,145 - 73 patients remain intubated.

Daily improvement in condition of Corfu patients in Ioannina - No more samples sent from Corfu
IOANNINA. Update for Monday 13 April on the condition of the two Corfu patients at Ioannina University Hospital.

I only stayed for a short while, kept my distance and didn΄t take Communion. I apologise and accept responsibility
CORFU. Meropi Ydraiou issued a statement to the media following her appearance before the Prosecutor to give her statement.

25 May set as trial date for Archbishop Nektarios
CORFU. Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands gave a statement to the Prosecutor this afternoon.

Archbishop Nektarios arrives at Courthouse to appear before Prosecutor
CORFU. The Archbishop went to Corfu Courthouse today to appear before the Prosecutor.

92 lockdown violations in Corfu on Palm Sunday
CORFU. Police in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada are continuing lockdown checks.

Mayor and Municipal Council President expected at Courthouse to give statements
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou is expected at the Courthouse today.

Charges brought against Archbishop, Mayor and others
CORFU. Leaving the Courthouse the Corfu Prosecutor Mr. Lambridis told reporters that they were being sought and will be brought to court.

Latest update on coronavirus in Greece - 33 new cases today and total number of deaths is 98
ATHENS. There were 33 new cases of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Greece today. The total number of cases is now 2,114, 56.9% of whom are male.

Steady improvement in condition of Corfu patients in Ioannina
IOANNINA. According to today΄s (Sunday 12/4) update from Epirus Region, the condition of the 62-year-old and the 68-year-old widow of Mr. Stasinos has improved - Samples sent from Corfu test negative.

Different kind of Palm Sunday this year - but Philharmonic Bands still ΄present΄
CORFU. Even under these circumstances Corfu Easter with music from the Philharmonic Bands is the best antidote for the depression caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

΄Lockdown΄ Lazarus Carols in Episkepsi village
CORFU. The traditional Easter celebrations began with Lazarus Carols...but with a difference!

All Corfu samples test negative - Corfu patients in Ioannina stable and improved
IOANNINA. Update from Ioannina University Hospital for Saturday 11 April.

Philharmonic Bands will be present in sound at Easter
CORFU. This Easter Corfiots will have to go without seeing their beloved Philharmonic Bands.

Message of solidarity from Central Corfu Municipality to people in countries going through pandemic ordeal
CORFU. Message of love and solidarity with ΄Va, pensiero΄ from the opera Nabucco by Verdi.

Tsiodras and Hardalias visit Larissa amidst protests from residents
ATHENS. They presented a picture which, although not ideal, was different from that captured by TV cameras during their visit to the Roma settlement in Nea Smirni, Larissa.

When will air travel return to normal?
ATHENS. Things will return to normal but it will take time, said Prof. Sotiris Tsiodras in reply to a question from a journalist at today΄s daily coronavirus update.