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COVID-19 declared as cause of death of Scotsman
CORFU. In addition to the positive result from the Polykliniki PCR test, the patient tested positive at another hospital test - 5 patients in Corfu Hospital with coronavirus, one of whom is intubated.
Scottish man, 71, who tested positive for COVID-19 at Polykliniki dies at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Briton had severe pneumonia symptoms and had a PCR test yesterday which came out positive - No official announcement from the hospital - No coroner΄s examination planned unless legally requested.
Corfu quarantine hotel hasn΄t been paid by the State
CORFU. The hotel that agreed to accept tourists who had to go into quarantine this summer hasn΄t received even 1 Euro.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with Deputy Minister for Tourism
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor met with the Deputy Minister for Tourism Manos Konsolas this afternoon.
Central Corfu Municipality acquires bio-waste refuse truck
CORFU. The Municipal Cleansing Department received the first of two bio-waste refuse trucks as part of the E-Horeca WANET Programme - The trucks will collect bio-waste from the brown bins.
Meropi Ydraiou:"Local citizens won΄t have to pay even 1 Euro extra for refuse collection contractor"
CORFU. The Mayor promised that there will be no increase in local taxes when part of the refuse collection is assigned to a private contractor in April 2021 - "We will be judged on the results," said Meropi Ydraiou.
Medical Examiner΄s report on British woman killed by speedboat
CORFU. The British woman hit by a speedboat in Avlaki yesterday did not die immediately, according to the Medical Examiner΄s report - Severe haemorrhaging and multiple fractures were the cause of death.
Boat suspected of causing British woman΄s death being examined by Coast Guard and police
CORFU. The boat was taken to the Coast Guard base at Gouvia Marina this evening.
Refuse collection to be assigned to private contractor in 2021
CORFU. The 2-year contract will commence in 2021 if the 15 leased vehicles haven΄t arrived in Corfu by then - The Municipal Economic Committee voted 5 - 4 vote in favour of the assignment (the 4 against were from the opposition parties).
British woman dies after being hit by speedboat in Avlaki
CORFU. There was a tragic accident in North Corfu this morning, Monday 31 August, when a 60-year-old woman was fatally injured by a speedboat in Avlaki.
Emergency landing at Corfu Airport
CORFU. The control tower at Corfu Airport received a request for an emergency landing from a Jet2 flight on Wednesday night.
Wonderful concert from ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society last night
CORFU. ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society performed its traditional concert at the Old Palace Colonnade last night, Tuesday 11 August, conducted by Socrates Anthis.
Transportation of waste to Kozani resumes
CORFU. Transportation of Corfu waste to Kozani is resuming on a weekly basis.
Central Corfu Cleansing Service: "Don΄t put rubbish in bins for 48 hours"
CORFU. Temploni landfill remains closed following the fire on Friday 31st.
FODSA: "Waste transportation to Kozani is continuing"
CORFU. Corfu Solid Waste Management Organisation (FODSA) announced that the transportation of waste is continuing on a weekly basis.
Book presentation and signing "A day and a year ago / Wie Vor Jahr Und Tag" at Cafe Aktaion
CORFU. Dr. Klaus Biedermann will be presenting his book "A day and a year ago / Wie Vor Jahr Und Tag" at the Cafe Aktaion.
FODSA meeting today to discuss waste transportation
CORFU. The FODSA (Solid Waste Management Organisation) Board is meeting today (24/7) at 14:00 to discuss waste transportation after 2020 and until the new facility is completed in Temploni.
Missing fisherman, 75, found off west coast of Othoni island
CORFU. The amateur fisherman had gone missing last night, Wednesday 22 July, but was found by the Coastguard and other volunteers off Othoni island and in good health.
