News
Today΄s general strike
CORFU. Since early this morning, strike committees have blocked access to the Maraslio Town Hall to prevent strikebreakers from entering.
Maraslio Town Hall closed due to strike
CORFU. The president and members of the administration of the Workers Centre along with the private employees΄ union were there from early in the morning.
Journalists΄ work stoppage from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
ATHENS. By decision of the Panhellenic Federation of Journalists’ Unions, except for journalists covering the strike actions.
Trapped driver, 75, has to be rescued after her car overturns in Afra
CORFU. The exact causes of the accident are being investigated by Corfu Traffic Police.
Teachers΄ strike on Tuesday 14 October
CORFU. ELME union has announced that they will meet up at 10:30 at the high schools and take part in the rally at 11:00 at the Workers Centre.
Serious accident in Kontokali involving car and motorcycle
CORFU. The motorcyclist was injured and was immediately taken to the General Hospital by ambulance.
Corfu Short-Term Rental Sector: ΄Putting People First, Not Walls΄
CORFU. The official response of the Corfu short-term rental sector to the recent statements and proposals of the Corfu Hotel Chamber regarding the ΄suspension of new licences΄
Development Conference at Ionian Academy, October 17–19
CORFU. There will be a large number of speakers over a three-day event of special interest for the Ionian Islands economy and society.
Police officer convicted for bodily harm against members of public in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The case concerns the behaviour of the police during the protest demonstrations against the operation of the landfill at Mesorachia, Lefkimmi, in 2018.
Victorious Christian fleet returns to Annunziata
CORFU. The study of the Annunziata’s archives proves to be revealing regarding the participation of crews in the Battle of Lepanto.
Greek members of Global Sumud Flotilla returning today
ATHENS. The court hearing is in progress for the Greek nationals detained in Israel who refused to sign a waiver of their right to appeal.
Journalists΄ Unions condemn attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
ATHENS. "... Journalists have a fundamental right — and duty — to go to crisis areas."
British tourists rescued after car sticks in mud at Cape Drastis
CORFU. Firefighters managed to reach and free the couple and their son, transferring them to a safe location.
Test sounding of warning sirens today
CORFU. The Civil Defence alarm sirens will sound at 11:00 as part of the military exercise ΄Parmenion 2025΄.
General strike tomorrow, Wednesday 1 October
CORFU. Strike rally at 11:00 at the Workers Centre.
Air traffic controllers΄ strike ruled illegal
ATHENS. Flights will operate normally tomorrow, despite the general strike.
Two Scots rescued from ravine at Angelokastro
CORFU. The two were rescued and are in good health.
