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49 women and 53 children have found refuge at Municipal Women΄s Shelter
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality seeks to continue the operation of the shelter and has submitted a relevant proposal for the funding of the project.

Fire in timber warehouse in Velonades
CORFU. The fire department is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

΄Melissa΄ visits Ioannina, Zagoria and Metsovo
CORFU. The trip was organised by the Corfu Association of Parents, Guardians and Friends of those with special needs.

Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting Student Society: "No cameras at the University!"
"We will not accept to attend our classes and take exams under constant surveillance through security units, monitored like criminals."

Man, 25, arrested for theft of cash and jewellery in North Corfu
CORFU. At least three accomplices are being sought.

Public reaction to the closed gate at the Ipapantis chapel
CORFU. The local priest stated that it is closed in winter for security reasons.

Health workers protest outside Corfu Hospital
CORFU. They demand increases, personnel recruitment, all contract workers to be made permanent and an increase in state funding for the public health system.

Alternative Cultural Workshop: 51st ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries
CORFU. Cheese products direct from producers on order - Saturday 9 December.

Slight reduction in real estate prices expected in Corfu in 2024
CORFU. Advertisements for short-term accommodation rentals from property owners are gradually appearing, aiming to fill the gap during the winter until the new tourist season begins.

Temporary solution for the collection of waste in South Corfu
LEFKIMMI. Collection directly from the bins and transportation to Palairos.
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Agri-Food Partnership presents awards to Ionian Islands olive oil producers
CORFU. At a special event "Olive Oil: The Liquid Gold of the Ionian Islands," distinguished speakers covered a wide range of topics with regard to the value of our oil, its historical production journey, and innovative tools that can enhance its quality.

Hellenic Union of Heptanesians opposed to wind turbines in Diapontia Islands
CORFU. "We request the exemption of the marine area in the Diapontia Islands from any future installation of offshore wind farms without the consent of the local community of the Diapontia Islands."

Black Friday: No great increase in sales in Corfu
CORFU. Estimates suggest a slight increase in turnover. Consumers prioritise essential necessities.

Corfu Hospital Psychiatric Department employees to hold 4-hour work stoppage
CORFU. On Thursday 30 November against the mental health bill.

Power outages in parts of the island due to weather
CORFU. The most serious problems are located in the Pantokrator area and in the area from Benitses to Moraitika.

Diapontia Islands say no to wind turbines
CORFU. Protest resolution from the Diaponti Islands Cultural Societies - Othoni, Erikoussa and Mathraki.

South Corfu Laiki Sispirosi party to hold another protest at Lefkimmi Health Centre
LEFKIMMI. They demand the repair of the building, as well as medical staff and equipment.

Corfu ΄Petegoletsa΄ a candidate for Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory
ATHENS. It was presented by the Corfu Events Organisation (OKE) at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Network meeting, along with the ΄Saint΄s Loukoumades΄ and the Patouni Soap Factory.