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Cruise fees from Monday 21 July
CORFU. The payment of the cruise fee will be made via an online fee voucher, which is issued exclusively via the app (e.hcg.gov.gr) by the shipping agent, the cruise company, or the Greek managing company of the cruise ship.

Two road accidents on Friday morning
CORFU. The causes of the accidents will be investigated.

Intensive police checks for illegal transfers in Corfu – Total fines of 64,800 euros
CORFU. The checks will continue throughout the tourist season, aiming to protect legitimate professionals and ensure safe transfers on the island.

Construction of bus shelters
CORFU. The project was approved in 2019; however, its implementation has begun six years later. The contractor is the company Top Vision, and the project has a total budget of 133,469 euros.

Rape allegation by 18-year-old British woman
CORFU. The young Italian was not remanded in custody and tomorrow, 17 July, he will appear before the Investigating Magistrate again.

Power outage in Corfu Town due to short circuit
CORFU. Problems with voltage fluctuations in air conditioners and appliances.

Car falls into ditch in Skafonas
CORFU. Passersby who witnessed the incident ran to free the driver.

Meeting at Port Authority to resolve problems with floating platform in Paleokastritsa
CORFU. Immediate establishment of a three-member committee for the first time since 2019, when the regulation was passed - Strengthening of the Port Authority΄s presence in the area on a daily basis.

Regional Governor signs contract for study on construction of road leading to Agios Stefanos port
CORFU. The project titled ΄STUDY FOR THE CONNECTION OF PROVINCIAL ROAD 17 WITH THE PORT OF AGIOS STEFANOS΄ has a budget of €150,000.

Quad bike falls down slope on road to Agios Georgios Pagon
CORFU. The North Corfu Elite Special Missions Team arrived at the scene immediately and managed to rescue the two injured individuals.

Van hits motorcyclist, 70, in Platonas
CORFU. An Ionian Care ambulance arrived at the scene, provided first aid to the injured man, and transported him to the General Hospital.

Road accident in North Corfu - Italian couple on quad bike fall into ditch
CORFU. The accident happened in Stilia in Karousades.

29 road accidents and 5,749 driving offences in the Ionian Islands in June
CORFU. There were also 139 arrests, of which 107 were for driving without a licence, 15 for driving under the influence, and 17 for other offences.

Woman drowns struggling with waves in Roda
CORFU. A British couple struggled for a long time to reach the shore. The woman died; the man has minor injuries and is in shock. Tragically, their 16-year-old son, witnessed his parents’ ordeal.

"There΄s no more time to lose," Minister tells Mayor
CORFU. There has been no mention, at least so far, of the wider area of Palaiopolis or the Desyllas factory. The mayor raised the issue of restoring the building next to the Menecrates monument.

Increased fire risk in Corfu - Access to certain areas prohibited
CORFU. On Tuesday, July 8, the risk of fire is forecast to be High (Category 3).

Felix Lamech closed to traffic from 08:00 on Monday
CORFU. Damage to the water pipe in Lofos Koyevina is being repaired.