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Regional Governor asks Health Minister for autonomous Health Region
ATHENS. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa met with Health Minister Thanos Plevris at the Parliament during the Special Permanent Committee of the Regions΄ meeting regarding public health in islands.

International sailing and cycling biathlon from Italy to Corfu
CORFU. The official announcement of the races will be made in mid-December in Italy.

Mayor receives donation of medical equipment and educational material
CORFU. This is a donation from the ‘Association for Humanitarian Aid in Greece’.

New cycle of donations to the Ionian Islands by Austrian Association ‘Griechenlandhilfe’
The International Hellenic Association (a non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan organisation based in Delaware, US), has, for some years now, among many other projects, started a programme to support and repopulate small Aegean and Ionian islands.

Hundreds of participants in Corfu Urban Trail – Proceeds go to ΄Floga΄ Association
CORFU. The races took place through the historical centre of Corfu Town, setting off from the St. Michael & St. George Palace and finishing in Liston.

Technical Works Department’s knowledge not enough for the interventions needed
CORFU. Ionian Islands Region requested €15m for projects for the island΄s protection – Central Corfu Municipality requested €5m.

€60,000 for the clean energy transition of the Diapontia Islands
CORFU. The study foresees the complete decarbonisation of the autonomous electricity systems of the islands of Erikoussa and Othoni, as well as the development of a “smart marina” on the island of Mathraki.

27 fines in Corfu on Thursday and Friday
IONIAN ISLANDS. A total of 27 fines were issued in Corfu and another 32 in the other Ionian Islands on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 August.

Snack bar with standing customers fined €2,000 and closed for 7 days
IONIAN ISLANDS. Ionian Islands police are continuing their checks to ensure the Covid-19 measures are being adhered to.

€5,000 fines for violating quarantine in Zakynthos
IONIAN ISLANDS. Ionian Islands police teams are continuing their checks to ensure the Covid-19 measures are being adhered to.

Ionian Islands Region leads the way with vaccinations in Greece
CORFU. Regional Governor, Rodi Kratsa said that “Both within and outside Greece we encourage continuous efforts towards vaccination and health protection and their positive results”

New regulations for travel to islands from 5 July
ATHENS. Boarding procedures and when tests are required.

Greek President now an honorary citizen of Corfu
CORFU. The celebrations for the 21 May anniversary were conducted in strict observance of the Covid safety measures with the Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in attendance.

Greek President lays wreath at Ionian Islands Unification Monument
CORFU. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou laid a wreath at the Ionian Islands Unification Monument this afternoon.

Greek President to be made an honorary citizen of Corfu
CORFU. The programme of events for the Greek President΄s visit to Corfu for the anniversary of the Unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece.

Minister of Interior coming to Corfu for May 21st celebrations
CORFU. Minister of Interior Makis Voridis will be representing the Government at the 157th anniversary of the Unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece.

EODY to conduct Covid tests in Othoni on Wednesday
CORFU. A team from EODY will be visiting Othoni in the Diapontia Islands on Wednesday to carry out tests.

Second vaccination shots on Diapontia Islands on Friday 19th
CORFU. Residents on Erikoussa, Othoni and Mathraki will get their second shots on Friday.