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Fire quickly contained in Loustri, North Corfu
CORFU. The swift mobilisation of the fire service and Civil Protection Service prevented the fire from spreading.
Never-ending nightmare with rubbish in South Corfu
CORFU. Residents and tourists in Moraitika in despair – Why refuse collection is delayed and when a solution is expected.
The town that burned as the Axis crumbled
CORFU. The island’s strategic position, at the entrance to the Adriatic and facing the Italian and Albanian coasts, brought Corfu to the centre of military operations following Italy’s capitulation. On the night of 13–14 September 1943, the Luftwaffe launched a devastating incendiary bombing raid on the town.
Wine Festival in Kavadades
CORFU. The programme includes live music, as well as a performance of traditional dances by the Kavadades Cultural Society dance group.
Italian Dance Theatre Company “Borderline Danza” in Corfu
CORFU. “LEUCO” to be staged for one night only at the Mon Repos “Rena Vlachopoulou” Theatre – Admission free
From Hormuz to Corfu’s petrol pumps
CORFU. Unleaded petrol is already averaging €2.146 a litre on the island. The new oil crisis now threatens not only motorists’ fuel tanks, but also transport, businesses and prices on the shelves.
Prison Park: Three months on, still at ‘square one’
CORFU. Residents are turning to the Forestry Department, alleging that the combustible material remains in place and calling for immediate clearing, fire-protection infrastructure and a management plan.
Benitses bypass: five years on, still at the study stage
CORFU. Corfu MP Dimitris Biangis is bringing the project back before Parliament, calling on four ministries to complete the outstanding studies, costing €1.72 million, and secure funding.
Canal d’Amour: Dolphin that washed up in shallows did not survive
CORFU. Immediate response from the North Corfu Municipality, ODEK and “ARION” – The cause of death will be investigated by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
2nd International Traditional Dance Festival “Corfu – In Memory of the Heroes”
CORFU. 24 and 25 September in the town historic centre: “Here, where history looks more beautiful, we dance in honour of those to whom we owe our freedom.”
Refuse collection in South Corfu temporarily on hold
CORFU. Waste collection services disrupted by emergency problem – Municipality appeals to residents.
End of summer concert with Double Trouble in Kompitsi
CORFU. Music, dancing and fun until the morning!
Scheduled water supply outage in Viros
CORFU. Wednesday, 9 September – Water network replacement works in Babouri.
Alternative Cultural Workshop ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of cheese products
CORFU. Saturday 19 September.
Two people rescued in Sidari
CORFU. They were stranded on a remote beach due to the high tide.
Facilities handed over to NAOK, clearing way for new swimming pool
CORFU. The Ministry of Finance’s decision resolves a decades-old issue over the facilities used by the Club since 1957, removing one of the key obstacles to the construction of the new outdoor swimming pool.
Stefanos Gikas: More than €14 million from Recovery Fund allocated to projects in Corfu
CORFU. Corfu Government MP Stefanos Gikas highlights the impact of the Recovery Fund on Corfu, pointing to projects worth nearly €15 million spanning healthcare, schools, culture and Gouvia Marina.
Road closed to traffic in Acharavi for resurfacing
CORFU. Wednesday, 2 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, 3 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
