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Power cuts 30 January - 3 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts from Thursday 30 January to Monday 3rd February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

What Regional Authority says about roundabouts in Corfu
CORFU. Only preliminary studies, not final studies, have been submitted to the Regional Authority for the construction of roundabouts in Corfu.

If the government doesn΄t impose a cruise tax, the municipality will
CORFU. The tourism promotion plan was approved by majority vote. A heated discussion arose regarding the cost of such tourism development. Mayor Poulimenos is considering imposing a per capita fee on board in cooperation with shipping companies.

North and South Corfu come together for musical event in Lefkimmi
CORFU. "North Corfu Municipality expresses its warm thanks for the honorary invitation it received from Lefkimmi Musical & Artistic Union."

Upgrade of Urban Planning Services e-Permits information system
CORFU. "The programme was funded under the Recovery Pillar ΄Private Investments and Economic Transformation.΄"

Abandoned vehicles being removed
CORFU. "By collecting the vehicles, the Municipality is contributing to the prevention of waste generation, reuse-recycling, and further utilisation of these, as end-of-life vehicles."

577 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 577 driving offences were confirmed in 1,858 police checks over the last week.

4th Experimental Primary School pupils visit memorial on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
CORFU. The visit culminated with their presence at the Holocaust memorial, dedicated to the Jewish residents of Corfu who were deported and exterminated in concentration camps, primarily at Auschwitz.

Enimerosi cuts its New Year Cake at Plus bookshop
CORFU. A wonderful time was had by all! Happy New Year!

Accident involving lorry and car in Solaris
CORFU. There were no injuries - only material damage.

Ionian Islands Region at Vienna International Tourism Fair
VIENNA. Increased demand in Austria for pre-bookings for all the Ionian Islands.

Protest crowd moved by words of cousin of twins who died in Tempi rail accident
CORFU. Thousands of protesters, young and old, shouted "We have no oxygen!"

Restrictions on operation of short-term rentals
CORFU. The recent legislative initiative may have aimed to address the current situation regarding short-term rentals in Greece, but the phenomenon has also sparked similar interest and restrictions in Europe and every popular tourist destination worldwide. Here’s what an initial investigation revealed.

Chinese coming to Corfu
CORFU. A Sinology Centre and postgraduate programmes are being inaugurated, with the Chinese ambassador in Athens also present. Prior to this, a meeting of Greek island universities will take place regarding student housing.

Snake in nursery school next to the High Schools
CORFU. The snake was quickly removed.

North Corfu Municipality appeals for immediate removal of containers from Agros Junior High and High School
CORFU. The containers, which are being used as classrooms, have become completely unsuitable, posing a serious risk to the safety, health and well-being of the pupils.

What Cleaning Service says about bag lady΄s piles of items on Agia Sofia St
CORFU. A bag lady collected old items and stored them inside a building. The residents removed them and placed them on the street.

"I can΄t breathe" protest in Annunziata Square Sunday 26 January
CORFU. The cry of anguish heard in the chilling audio recording from the rail tragedy in Tempi has become a rallying cry for thousands of people.