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‘Half’ the government will be in Corfu for development conference
This is the seventh in the series of development conferences for the 13 Regions. It begins on Tuesday 5th with a speech by the Minister of Justice, St. Kontonis, MP for Zakynthos, and ends the following day with a speech by the Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras.
Conference on Sites and Monuments in Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
CORFU. The protection, maintenance, promotion, management and utilization of cultural heritage today are a matter of political choice.
Corfu Tourism Conference: A first step!
The need for cooperation between all those collectively involved in tourism in Corfu was emphasised in no uncertain terms.
1st Corfu Tourism Conference: Cooperation is a requisite for success
CORFU. The conclusion from the conference on Corfu Tourism, 18-19 November, was that it is imperative to have cooperation and a common strategy.
Good attendance on the first day of the Corfu Tourism ΑειForum conference
CORFU. The burning problems of Corfu tourism were addressed on Saturday – the first day of the Corfu Tourism ΑειForum conference, which took place in the packed hall of the Chamber of Commerce.
Start of conference on Corfu Tourism this morning
CORFU. The conference on Corfu Tourism began this morning with an opening address by the mayor, Kostas Nikolouzos, at the Chamber of Commerce. This is the venue for all of today’s sessions.
Confederation presidents Kavathas and Korkidis to make presentations at conference on Corfu tourism this weekend
CORFU. The President of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen & Merchants and the Federation of Restaurant Professionals, Giorgos Kavathas, and the President of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Vasilis Korkidis, are amongst the invited speakers at the conference on Corfu Tourism which begins today at the Chamber of Commerce.
Two concerts as part of the conference ‘Opera and Hellenism in the 19th Century’
CORFU. Four anniversaries are being celebrated in Corfu this year. 100 years since the death of Spyros Samaras (composer of the Olympic Anthem), 200 years since the birth of Spyridonos Xinda (composer) and Domenico Padova and 150 years since the premier of the opera ‘The Parliamentary Candidate’.
Conference on Corfu Tourism: The programme
The Corfu Tourism Conference – Corfu Tourism αειForum is an initiative organized by the Ionian University, Corfu Chamber of Commerce, Greek Chamber of Commerce, Corfu Scientific Tourism Company, the NGO Ionian Inspires and ‘Enimerosi’ Publications.
Corfu expecting a lot from regional meeting
CORFU.This was clearly stated by Corfu SYRIZA MP Kostas Pavlidis, at a press conference. "Waste management, water supply, road construction, health and education are the main prefectural issues that need to be discussed at the upcoming Development Conference on 4-5 December, which will be attended by the Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Government Ministers.”
Remembrance Day 2017 – Lest we forget
CORFU. Remembrance Sunday is this weekend and there will be a special service at the Holy Trinity Church as 10.30am. This will be followed by a service at the British Cemetery at 11.45am, after which refreshments will be provided by the British Vice Consulate at the Holy Trinity Church.
Greek PM Tsipras to visit Corfu
CORFU.The Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, will visit Corfu on 4 and 5 December to attend SYRIZA’s Development Conference.
Fotini Vaki: Michalis Agathos has brought honour to Corfu with his work
CORFU.Fotini Vaki, Corfu Syriza MP, made the following statement about Dr Michalis Agathos, member of the research team that won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 for its work on gravitational waves.
Corfu proud of its Nobel Prize-winner, Michael Agathos
The Mayor of Corfu met with the astrophysicist Dr Michalis Agathos, who is a researcher in the team which was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on gravitational waves.
New Greek Consul in New York
NEW YORK.The new Greek Consul in New York Lana Zochiou, whose parents are both from Corfu, took up her new duties two weeks ago and attended a celebration with expatriates which included the Asgata Association ‘Cyprus’ and a concert by the ‘Kafavis Group’ at the Stathakio Centre in Astoria.
German flag removed from consulate
CORFU.Police are trying to find the unknown person or persons who took down the German flag from the German Consulate in Corfu on the morning of Wednesday 18 October without being seen by anyone.
“Architecture and Tourism” conference in Rhodes
RHODES.The 2nd conference on Architecture and Tourism will take place at the Rodos Palace Hotel in Rhodes on Saturday and Sunday 21 & 22 October.
Teachers and Parents Request Meeting with Minister of Education
CORFU.Teachers and the Parents’ Association will request a meeting with the Minister of Education to discuss the reduction in the number of school classes.
