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Ambulances suffer consequences of unsuitable premises
CORFU. A solution has still not been found regarding suitable premises for Corfu Ambulance Service (EKAB).
Bicycle police catch jewellery shop thieves immediately
CORFU. The thieves had stolen jewellery worth €15,000.
Waiting period for issuing of passports gradually normalising
CORFU. The passport office has been operating all day since 25 October.
Special Public Works Service engineers inspect areas hit by storm
CORFU. A road map will be drawn up on Thursday regarding the means, cost and technique of the interventions required.
Firefighters and volunteers made superhuman efforts to save lives
CORFU. Firefighters and volunteer rescuers lived dramatic moments.
Two students arrested in Corfu Vocational High School
CORFU. An incident occurred on Friday morning outside the Mantouki Vocational High School, while all schools in Corfu were closed and the sit-ins have come to an end.
Road flooded in Benitses - wall collapses
CORFU. The main Giros-Achilleio road and Kerkyra-Lefkimmi road are closed to traffic between Perama and Benitses with traffic police taking emergency measures.
Price of heating oil has shot up
CORFU. The price of heating oil is expected to jump to over €1.30 per litre in Corfu - See the price of wood.
Winds, rain and storms expected on Thursday in Ionian Islands
ATHENS. According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong winds along with rain and occasional storms are expected on Thursday 14 October.
Defibrillators at Police Department Headquarters and in Spilia
CORFU. The defibrillators purchased by Corfu businesses are gradually being placed to add to the island΄s network.
Vaccination certificate checks to begin on Saturday
The checks will be conducted by the Hellenic Police and the National Transparency Authority, in collaboration with the Inter-Service Market Control Unit (DIMEA), the Labour Inspection Authority, the Regional Audit Services and the Municipal Police.
Open ferry boats not sailing
CORFU. Only closed ferry boats are sailing from Corfu and Lefkimmi to Igoumenitsa.
7 donated defibrillators arrive in Corfu
CORFU. Two weeks after the tragic death of a young man, who might have lived if there had been an ambulance available.
Driver and two motorcyclists arrested for road races in Gouvia
CORFU. Traffic police came down heavily on 7 drivers and motorcyclists early on Sunday morning - Total of 34 offences.
Corfu Ambulance Service Union appeals to businesses for purchase of motorbike
CORFU. Union asks for help again due to lack of sufficient support from the state.
Corfu Town historic centre closed to traffic this Sunday
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality is taking part in European Mobility Week.
Corfu "Zorro" reveals (?) identity of graffiti artists
CORFU. Following the lawsuit filed by Anemomylos Cultural Society, police have been investigating the matter and, if the ΄revelation΄ is proved to be correct, then it seems that the perpetrators are still on the island.
"We will assist Corfu Ambulance Service," says Regional Governor
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa expressed her condolences for the death of Stratos Tagatidis.