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Applications for fire damage compensation from 1 to 14 August
CORFU. A team of the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organisation (ELGA) branch in Ioannina visited the affected areas in North Corfu Municipality (Loutses, Peritheia, Lafki, Sinies, Kassiopi, Nissaki).
Collection of basic necessities for those affected by wildfires in North Corfu
CORFU. Items are being collected at the former Acharavi Primary School, 10:00-17:00.
Awareness-raising event for International Day against Human Trafficking
CORFU. An information event took place at Porta Riala on the occasion of the International Day against Human Trafficking, organised by the Hostel for Women Victims of Violence in cooperation with the Central Corfu Municipality.
Two-day event on Vidos Island - 1 and 2 August
CORFU. The shuttle service will operate from 18:00 until the end of the events.
Achilleion Palace Imperial Gardens open to the public again
Event at Museum of Asian Art for August full moon
Court of Auditors finally says ‘yes’ to repair of Garitsa shore road
CORFU. Deputy Regional Governor M. Orphanoudakis: The Regional Authority΄s intention is to start the repair work after 15 August.
Temploni wildfire brought partially under control
Foreign national, 68, dies after falling into sea
CORFU. The person who hired out the canoe has been arrested for not providing life jacket.
Small flare-ups being dealt with immediately in North Corfu (13:30)
CORFU. Firefighting forces on constant alert due to strong winds.
Request to declare a state of emergency in the Municipality of North Corfu
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris has submitted the request.
Update from the National Fire Department Operations Centre
ATHENS. Deputy Fire Chief Yiannis Artopios: ΄We remain in a state of alert."
Wildfires receding in North Corfu (09:30)
CORFU. All ground and aerial forces are on alert for the immediate containment of any potential reoccurrence.
Rescue of animals from fire in North Corfu
CORFU. Animal-loving volunteers, firefighters and police all showed their humanity and compassion during this difficult ordeal.
Small fires in Lafki and Loutses - Battle with the flames continues
CORFU. Police have lifted traffic restrictions but recommend that people avoid going to areas affected by the fires.
Ban on movement in forest areas due to very high fire risk
CORFU. Both pedestrians and vehicles are prohibited from certain high-risk areas from 08:00 (27/7) to 08:00 (28/7).
