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18-year-old arrested for breaking and entering and theft.
CORFU. An 18-year-old Albanian was arrested in Corfu on Monday 22nd.
Local residents ‘suffocated’ by smoke from burning tyres
CORFU. Dense black smoke, visible from miles around, alerted local residents in the Dassia area this morning.
Police seeking vehicle involved in road accident
CORFU. The port police and traffic police are trying to locate a gold coloured Daihatsu following the serious road accident late this morning on the coastal road at the port.
No ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa due to strong winds
CORFU. The ferry services between Lefkimmi and Igoumenitsa are not operating because of the weather conditions.
Ferry services back to normal from tomorrow
CORFU. Lefkimmi port is still closed but from Corfu Town port the Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry service is operating normally.
Dozens of trees blown down by the strong winds in Corfu
CORFU. Dozens of trees have fallen throughout the island since last night because of the strong winds. Several of these fell on electricity cables, causing power cuts, whilst others have blocked roads.
Ferry boats not sailing due to strong winds
CORFU. The strong winds in the Ionian have caused problems for the ferry services.
Small house fires in Corfu
CORFU. Fire broke out yesterday morning at about 8 o’clock on the balcony of a house in Lofo Koyevina. According to the Fire Service, the fire started in an oil heating burner on the balcony.
Donation of basic necessities to Roma people from the German-Hellenic Society and the Regional Police
CORFU. The Regional Police along with the German-Hellenic Society ‘Filia Velbert’ donated packages with basic necessities to help Roma families in need in Corfu.
Emergency measures for Friday’s seamen’s strike.
CORFU. The following measures have been announced to cover any emergencies during the strike.
Corfu and Igoumenitsa included in Silk Road
IGOUMENITSA. The municipalities of Corfu and Igoumenitsa have been included in the European network European Silk Road – MarcoPoloRoutes based in Venice.
Police traffic measures successful in the Ionian Islands
No road accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
Fire in uninhabited building in I.Theotoki St.
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out just after 11 this morning when an old mattress caught fire in an uninhabited building in I.Theotoki St.
25 road accidents and 29 fatalities over the Christmas period in Greece
The number of road accidents over the Christmas period was only slightly lower than last year, according to statistics published by the Greek Police.
Large number of arrests in Ionian Islands over the last 24 hours
IONIAN ISLANDS. There have been extensive inspections by the Regional Police over the last 24 hours to prevent trading and other offences in the Ionian Islands.
“Another 5 minutes and they could have lost their lives…”
CORFU. Fire engines couldn’t reach the fire because of the illegally parked vehicles.
Ferry services back to normal between Corfu and Igoumenitsa
CORFU. Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry services are now back to normal with the open ferry boats operating.
