News

Central Corfu Mayor satisfied with clean-up work at Mon Repos
CORFU. Under the supervision of the Forestry Service, an extensive clean-up of the wooded area of approximately 175 stremma was carried out with a budget of about €200,000.

Contracts of 160 Corfu Hospital contract workers to end within 2024
CORFU. Low turnout at the protest by the two hospital employees΄ Unions.

Wanted man arrested in Corfu
CORFU. He had an outstanding conviction decision for theft.

Catering industry professionals request measures for better waste collection.
CORFU. Spyros Neratzis says that from 1st February refuse will be taken to bins with carts.

Hospital workers to hold work stoppage on Friday 8 December
CORFU. Statement from the Union of Corfu Hospital Employees and the Corfu Hospital Psychiatric Department Employees Union.

Shops allowed to open on Sunday 17 December
CORFU. Announcement from Corfu Trade Association.

Christmas bazaar by Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop
CORFU. In Annunziata Square on 8, 11 and 15 December.

Farmers seek support for this year΄s olive crop failure
CORFU. Although there was a harvest last year, the pest control did not take place in a timely manner. As a result, despite the overall good production, it was less than what was expected.

Traditional ΄tiganites΄ from Corfu Events Organisation
CORFU. Yet again this year, they will be following the local tradition of offering free ΄tiganites΄ (loukoumades) to the public.

Incoming Central Corfu Mayor sets waste management issue as priority
CORFU. Meeting with the Corfu Hoteliers Association. The municipal authority also met with restaurant owners and producers of the open-air market.

Moments of pride for the Ionian University students at their graduation ceremony
CORFU. The graduation ceremonies will continue on Thursday and Friday.

Work begins on new indoor gym in Alykes
CORFU. It will have permanent stands with 300 seats and a single hall that can accommodate multiple indoor and track events. The completion of the project is expected in two years.

Tourism revenue results for this season
CORFU. Price increases are coming for hotels, rental accommodation and catering establishments.

Corfiot Spyros Flambouriaris dies
He passed away today, Tuesday 5 December, in London where he was hospitalised due to health problems.

Taxi owners protest against tax legislation
CORFU. Protest convoy in town centre - "The new method of taxation will be completely devastating for the industry."

Corfu Chamber of Commerce: "Wind turbines will destroy the Diapontia Islands"
CORFU. "We unite our voices with all the bodies that deny this disastrous development".

Foreign national arrested with club in his van
CORFU. The man was arrested for illegal possession of a weapon.

Corfu Airport reopens on Tuesday 5 December
CORFU. Due to upgrade works, the airport will close temporarily again from January 16 to January 29, 2024.