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3 new ferry services to Paxos per week in the winter
PAXOS. There has been a major upgrade in ferry services to Paxos in the winter following the decision of the Coastal Transport Committee (SAS).
Fire breaks out in Gastouri- one woman injured
CORFU. At around 9:30 this morning, fire broke out in a house in Gastouri.
Three people escape house fire in Lakones
CORFU. Fire broke out in a house in Lakones at 3am early this morning. The fire was put out, but 10 firemen and fire engines have remained at the scene as a precaution.
Fire Service called out to chimney fire near San Rocco Square
CORFU. We are all on the alert these days because of the difficult weather conditions, but this is not a case of damage due to extreme natural phenomena.
Police car crashes with private car on Corfu-Lefkimmi road
CORFU. A police car and a private car crashed on the Corfu Town – Lefkimmi road on Thursday 16th at 17:45.
100 damaged trees in south Corfu cut up and removed by the Fire Service
CORFU. The Fire Service has issued a list of the instances they had to deal with after this weekend’s thunderstorms.
New 48-hour strike by Corfu seamen
CORFU.Corfu seamen have called a new 48-hour strike on the ferry services Corfu-Igoumenitsa-Lefkimmi-Diapontia Islands.
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.
Special guided tours in Corfu next week
CORFU.The Department of Antiquities in Corfu is organizing a series of guided tours of monuments and archaeological sites as part of the ‘Day of Action to Promote the Work of the Archaeological Services’.
Corfu Fire Service given rescue equipment worth 5.000 Euros (Photos)
CORFU.On Friday 27 October the Association ‘Filia Velbert’ presented Corfu Fire Service with a gift of rescue equipment worth 5.000 Euros.
“Time to Read”: Discussion with parents
CORFU.On Wednesday 25 October a discussion will be held on the topic ‘Time to Read’.
New Highway Code: Clampdown on anti-social behavior
ATHENS.The new Greek Highway Code will be presented by the Minister for Infrastructure, Christos Spirtzis, within the next few days and will include heavy penalties for anti-social behavior.
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.
Police donate blood in honour of their patron saint
CORFU.In honour of their patron saint Artemis, members of the Hellenic Police Force donated blood voluntarily with both old and new police officers participating in the effort.
More «smiles» for «The Smile of the Child» with food donation from police
CORFU.In a nationwide campaign the Greek Police have collected long-life foodstuffs and in Corfu food was handed over to representatives of the ‘Smile of the Child’ children’s charity on Tuesday 17 October.
Ionian Islands: No.1 in reservations and hotel price increases
CORFU.According to data from the companies AXIA Hospitality and Nelios, the Ionian Islands had the greatest increase in Greece this year in arrivals by air and in hotel occupancy in properties that had increased their prices- especially 4 and 5 star establishments
Fatal Motorcycle Accident
CORFU. A 19-year-old motorcyclist of gypsy origin, Christos Soutas, lost his life
Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis to visit Corfu Prison
CORFU. Corfu Syriza MP Costas Pavlidis has confirmed that the Greek Minister of Justice Stavros Kontonis will visit Corfu in the near future.
