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Corfu historical centre again full of chairs and tables
CORFU. Municipal councillor Spyros Moraitis: “Capodistriou and Town Hall Square are the problem areas. The fine for the illegal occupation of public space can reach up to €5,000”.
Corfu Old Town Trail a great success and enjoyed by all!
CORFU. Just under 250 runners took part in this year΄s successful Corfu Old Town Trail running 6.5km and 14km through the historical centre.
This year΄s Corfu Old Town Trail to take place on Saturday 10 October
CORFU. ΄Faros Zois΄ (Lighthouse of Life) Association thanked the Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality, SEGAS (Hellenic Amateur Athletic Association) and Corfu Mountain Trail for supporting the Association΄s work.
More demarcation lines drawn to limit the placement of tables and chairs in pedestrian areas.
CORFU. Teams from the Municipality have been completing the lines on the pavements defining the areas available for cafes, restaurants and bars to place their tables and chairs.
Traffic congestion around Corfu historical centre yesterday evening
CORFU. Yet again, the arrival of several cruise ships turns from a blessing into a curse - with locals who happen to be driving round the historical centre cursing the large numbers of coaches driving and parking there.
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Archaeological Service requests that buses be banned from the town
CORFU. The Archaeological Service has sent a letter to the Municipality, related administrative services, businesses, police and other services requesting that heavy vehicles be banned from the historical centre throughout the year.
Business community divided over the proposal for an open mall in Corfu
CORFU. At the centre of the discussion are those within and outside the historical centre, the dispute with the Inspectorate of Antiquities and the Urban Operational Regulations for the Old Town.
Limits set for the placement of tables and chairs in the historical centre.
CORFU. The incident 10 days ago - which fortunately didn΄t have serious consequences - when an ambulance had to get past obstacles in order to reach a spot in the old town, prompted the authorities into implementing measures.
Raids on shops illegally using public space
CORFU. The Municipal Police was out in force on Monday morning with measuring tapes to check on shops in the historical centre of town.
Residents of Corfu Old Town coming together to form an Association
CORFU. Residents are forming the Corfu Old Town Permanent Residents Association to deal with the complex problems and issues they face.
