News
Holy Light scheduled to arrive in Corfu at 21:35 on Easter Saturday
CORFU. On Holy Thursday, passengers on flights to Corfu will receive traditional ΄botides΄ (clay pots) as a gift.
Promised funding for DEYAK never came
CORFU. Despite the preparation by the inter-municipal company, the damaged, old network remains patched up and unreliable.
Garitsa seafront restoration project completed and handed over
CORFU. In addition to the pedestrianisation with modern paving and infrastructure, the project also includes rock protection interventions, which will continue once suitable weather conditions arrive.
Conditional extension of music regulations
CORFU. The Municipality and the police aim to monitor the compliance of entertainment venues with the legal volume level of music.
Road accident in Barbati
CORFU. According to reports, the rider (a tourist) lost control of his motorcycle at a bend in the road, resulting in him being quite seriously injured.
Palm Sunday procession with St.Spyridon΄s sacred relics
CORFU. The procession was established in 1629 in commemoration of the miraculous deliverance of the island from the plague.
Programme of Easter events in North Corfu
CORFU. The events will take place from 11 to 27 April.
Annunziata restoration complete after 5 years work on bell tower
CORFU. The work was funded by the ESPA 2014-2020 Programme.
Protestors: Work with rights, life with meaning
CORFU. The main demand of the strikers was the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries, as well as substantial wage increases.
Decision on hours allowed for music in town still to be taken
CORFU. Awaiting the official announcement of the conditions required for initiating the process of changing the governing regulation.
Enimerosi participating in journalists΄ strike
The strike action begins at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, April 8, and ends at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9.
Central Corfu Municipality Easter programme of events
CORFU. The municipality has published a detailed schedule of the events, as well as historical information and details about the Easter period.
Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Gouvia
CORFU. According to initial information, two motorcycles were involved in a collision with a car, though it is not yet clear how it happened.
Outcry from businesses about music restrictions
CORFU. Thoughts of shutting down catering businesses on Palm Sunday and during Easter Week! A full-blown confrontation following the arrest and referral to a fast-track trial of representatives from five businesses on Friday night. Tension in the town centre!
Visit of Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Ionian Academy
CORFU. The Ambassador, who is visiting Corfu for the first time, stated that he was captivated by the island΄s natural beauty and hospitality.
Regional Governor signs contract for maintenance and restoration of anti-flooding works
CORFU. This is a project with an initial budget of €300,000 (including VAT), the funding of which comes from the Regional Development Programme.
Next issue for Municipality is tables and chairs and music
CORFU. What Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos said to the representatives of the residents and the catering businesses.
