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Medicine and doctors for fire victims at hotels
CORFU. Fire victims left without belongings and travel documents.
Investigation proceeding into cause of fire on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Investigation at preliminary inquiry stage.
Firefighters battling to cool down Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Firefighters have been making superhuman efforts through the night to extinguish the fire on the Euroferry Olympia.
One of two trapped drivers from Euroferry Olympia intubated
CORFU. The two trapped drivers were transferred safely to Corfu Airport last night.
Special Disaster Response Unit searching the bowels of the ship for the missing persons
CORFU. According to the data and official statements, 11 people are missing, including three Greeks, one of whom is from Corfu (Lefkimmi).
The two trapped drivers came to Corfu with a super puma
CORFU. The operation was a success. The Special Disaster Response Unit crew lifted them from the ship to the helicopter.
EODY reports 180 new cases of Covid-19 in Corfu today - 18 February
ATHENS. EODY announced 18,605 laboratory confirmed new cases on Friday 18 February - including 180 in Corfu.
10 from the Olympia taken to hospital, three discharged
CORFU. Corfu Hospital has announced that ten people from the Euroferry Olympia were taken to hospital today, mainly suffering from smoke inhalation.
Greek National Tourism Organisation’s new advertising campaign for City Breaks
ATHENS. It started with Athens and Thessaloniki. More cities will follow – including Corfu. The campaign highlights the beautiful side of life in the big cities, the side that every visitor can enjoy on a weekend.
Concern for the 11 missing passengers and 2 trapped on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. 11 people are missing according to an official announcement from the Maritime Ministry - A team from the Coastguard Underwater Mission Unit is at the scene.
House fire in Ai Yianni
CORFU. Fire broke out in a house above a distillery in Ai Yianni near Aqualand.
Two trapped on the Euroferry Olympia and 14 unaccounted for
CORFU. The remaining passengers are in the reception area at Corfu Port and will be taken by coach to four hotels.
One of those rescued from Olympia tests positive for Covid. Video of the burnt-out ship
CORFU. The Coastguard has published a video of the ship taken from a helicopter showing the damage done to the deck. The fire has now been restricted to below deck and the search is continuing for anyone who may have been trapped.
Head count of passengers, who include young children
CORFU. Passengers from the Olympia are gathering in the port marquee, where there will be a head count of crew and passengers, who include young children.
First passengers from burning vessel arrive at Corfu Port
CORFU. The first passengers from the burning ferry boat Olympia have been brought to Corfu Port by the Coastguard.
Olympia passenger with minor injuries taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Coastguard immediately transferred the passenger from the burning vessel to Corfu Port.
Passengers from burning ship being transferred to Corfu on two ferry boats
CORFU. A rescue operation is in progress for approximately 280 passengers from the Olympia.
Evacuation of ferry boat on fire near Erikoussa
CORFU. Fire broke out on the Euroferry Olympia, sailing under the Italian flag, just before 06:00 this morning.
