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Road waterlogged in Solari due to burst pipe
CORFU. Traffic congestion in Solari on Tuesday morning due to a burst main water pipe.

North Corfu Mayor in search of water from Albania to solve water supply problem
CORFU. The transfer of water from the ‘Blue Eye’ spring in Albania – an issue which had also been discussed in the distant past – is once again at the forefront of discussion.

Corfu Port waterdrome
CORFU. Corfu and Paxos waterdromes will be operated by the company North Ionian Water Airports EPE partnered by Greek Water Airports and Corfu Port Authority.

Licences approved for hydroplane infrastructure in Corfu and Paxos
CORFU. The licences were originally issued in 2014 and have now been certified.

Update on use of water ambulance for transfers
CORFU. The Deputy Regional Governor for Public Health met with Harbourmaster Yiannis Stathouros and Deputy Harbourmaster Kostas Beretoulis.

Meropi Ydraiou announces water supply projects for the whole island with budget of over €6m
CORFU. The projects will cover the north, south and centre of the island and will be completed in 18-24 months.

Blessing of the Water for Epiphany in Corfu today
CORFU. The traditional Blessing of the Water ceremony for Epiphany in Corfu Town.

Invitation to tender for water supply project in Chrysida
ATHENS. Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas: "€29.1m for the Water Softening Project in Chrysida"

Viral load in Corfu urban wastewater continues to increase
ATHENS. In the week 27/12-2/1, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+283%) compared to the previous week.

Archbishop to conduct Blessing of the Waters at Corfu Port - elsewhere to be held in church
CORFU. The Blessing of the Waters ceremonies will be held inside churches again this year for public health reasons.

Ambulance Service union: What΄s happening with the water ambulance?
CORFU. In 13 days there have been 10 transfers with the regular ferry boat!

High viral load in Corfu and Ioannina wastewater
ATHENS. In the week 20-26 December, there was a significant increase in the average weekly viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu Town (+191%) compared to the previous week.

Sinarades water supply being restored
CORFU. A problem with the Varipatades well on Christmas Eve led to many households being without water.

High viral load in Corfu wastewater
ATHENS. Increase in viral load in urban wastewater in Corfu (+241%), Agios Nikolaos (+54%), Patras (+57%) and Chania (+103%).

No improvement in viral load in wastewater
CORFU. There was a decrease in most of the towns inspected - the positive indicator in Corfu remains at the same level.

North Corfu Mayor: Projects to solve North Corfu’s water supply problem
CORFU. Decisions that will contribute to solve the long-standing problems of water shortage, water supply cuts and the protection of public health and the environment.

Water supply problem in Corfu to be resolved
CORFU. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou: “The first desalination plant in Chrysida is being put out to tender by the end of December. The large dam project has been approved.”

Issues regarding water ambulance brought to Marine Minister’s attention
CORFU. The Ambulance Service (EKAB) Employees΄ Union met with the Minister of Mercantile Marine and Island Policy Yannis Plakiotakis.