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Soroptimists light up Banknote Museum in orange
CORFU. This year, the Soroptimist International worldwide campaign is themed "Read the Signs" and focuses on Prevention in order to avoid domestic violence.
Power outages in parts of the island due to weather
CORFU. The most serious problems are located in the Pantokrator area and in the area from Benitses to Moraitika.
Diapontia Islands say no to wind turbines
CORFU. Protest resolution from the Diaponti Islands Cultural Societies - Othoni, Erikoussa and Mathraki.
South Corfu Laiki Sispirosi party to hold another protest at Lefkimmi Health Centre
LEFKIMMI. They demand the repair of the building, as well as medical staff and equipment.
Corfu ΄Petegoletsa΄ a candidate for Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory
ATHENS. It was presented by the Corfu Events Organisation (OKE) at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Network meeting, along with the ΄Saint΄s Loukoumades΄ and the Patouni Soap Factory.
Hunting dog taken from owner by order of prosecutor
CORFU. After a complaint was filed, the police intervened, and the owner was charged with animal abuse.
Central Corfu Municipality: Week dedicated to elimination of violence against women
CORFU. "The phenomenon of violence against women is ongoing and does not discriminate based on age, colour, class, or race; it can happen to any woman, in any family. It is a phenomenon that affects all societies on a global level."
Snow on Mt. Pantokrator
CORFU. The first snow fell on the island΄s highest point.
Former Xenia in Paleokastritsa to be converted into restaurant and four luxury suites
CORFU. The iconic property owned by ETAD (Hellenic Public Properties) has been leased to the company Akrotiri Beach Paleokastritsa S.A.
Man arrested for illegal possession of weapon
CORFU. The arrested man was taken to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.
Kavos residents report illegal disposal of waste in old landfill
LEFKIMMI. The Deputy Mayor for Cleaning Services said that the rubbish remains inside the rubbish truck.
Group coordinators meeting about Sustainable Urban Development Plan
CORFU. It was found that there is a need to extend the initial timeline to the end of November.
Thank-you letter from the Corfu Greek-Serbian Friendship Association
CORFU. The letter was sent to the Associations that participated in the autumn events organised in collaboration with the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate.
Incoming Central Corfu Mayor holds meetings ahead of change of local authority
CORFU. The newly-elected Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos and members of his party are holding meetings to get updated ahead of their assumption of duties.
΄Xenia΄ restaurant in Paleokastritsa has been leased
CORFU. As ETAD announced, the contract was signed for the lease of the property, thus paving the way for its utilisation through the complete renovation of the building.
Wood offered to citizens from clearing works in Mon Repos
CORFU. Announcement of the Central Corfu Municipal Green Service.
Mass protest in Corfu against tax bill despite the rain
CORFU. Due to the downpour, the protest lasted only a few minutes and the bodies headed to the former Prefecture, where the Tax Office is housed to submit a resolution to Corfu Tax Office, as representatives of the Ministry of Finance.
Plastic bottle tops ΄converted΄ into a wheelchair in North Corfu
CORFU. In return, the Corfu Regional Special Needs Association provided a wheelchair for the 2nd Special School in Velonades.
