News
Rubbish catches fire in Moraitika
CORFU. The fire was extinguished before it could spread.
326 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week including 133 in Corfu
CORFU. From September 8 to 14, 1,007 checks were carried out and 326 violations were confirmed for not using a protective helmet (133 in Corfu, 93 in Zakynthos, 51 in Cephalonia, and 49 in Lefkada).
Arrests for drunken driving, forged passports, and noise pollution
CORFU. Police carried out arrests for a road accident, attempted illegal exit from the country, and exceeding the noise limit.
Road accident at Tzavros traffic lights
CORFU. The circumstances of the incident so far remain unclear.
Man, 29, loses life at Ambelaki beach
CORFU. The Coast Guard has ordered an autopsy in order to determine the exact cause of death.
Munitions - possibly a shell - found in Garitsa Bay
CORFU. The Coast Guard sealed off the area.
Accident involving two cars at Troumpeta on Saturday morning
CORFU. Three people were injured.
Fire breaks out in refuse truck in Theotoki Street
CORFU. Three fire engines with eight firefighters rushed to the scene.
Corfu Port listed as No.1 for cruises in Greece and 19th worldwide
CORFU. The ranking, as noted in an announcement by Corfu Port Authority, was based on factors such as visitor experience, available activities, and weather conditions.
5.3% increase in passenger arrivals at Corfu Airport in August
CORFU. In terms of flight numbers, 6,565 flights landed, representing a 2.4% increase compared to August last year, when 6,414 flights were recorded.
Man, 86, loses life at Dassia beach
CORFU. The Central Port Authority, which is conducting the preliminary investigation, has ordered an autopsy to be carried out.
New power link between Corfu and Thesprotia
ATHENS. This is the island’s third power link to the mainland grid.
Woman dies after falling into well in Ag.Georgios Argyrades
CORFU. The firefighters who took part in the rescue operation retrieved the body of the woman.
Motorcyclist, 25, killed in road accident in Rekini
CORFU. He was rushed to Corfu General Hospital, where, despite the doctors’ efforts, he passed away.
Road at Mouragia closing
CORFU. Restoration works on the sewer pipeline are set to begin. The contract has been signed, with traffic measures to follow as the next step.
Tempe rail tragedy protest in Corfu
CORFU. With the slogan ΄we΄re taking to the streets, we΄re opening a new road for real life and not for the sad and false reality imposed on us,΄ the protesters expressed their anger over the loss of so many human lives and demanded that the case not be ΄covered up΄.
Austrian national convicted for desecration of Greek flag
CORFU. A 38-year-old Austrian was convicted by the Corfu Court of First Instance.
