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Blessing of the Water at Gouvia this morning
CORFU. For the second year running, the Blessing of the Water took place at the Church of Ipapantis in the parish of Agion Panton, Gouvia.
Blessing of the Water in Corfu Town this morning
CORFU. Defying the low temperatures, several brave swimmers dived into the sea this morning in an attempt to retrieve the cross and obtain the blessings.
Damage to water pipe – Kyprou St. flooded
CORFU. Yet another pipe in Corfu’s outdated water supply network suffered damage, causing problems for residents.
Where the ‘Blessing the Water’ ceremonies will be happening tomorrow in town and around Corfu
CORFU. For the Epiphany tomorrow, 6th January, the ‘Blessing the Water’ ceremony will take place in town at the Old Port by the Café Yiali at 12 midday.
Complaint registered by The Ark – Two dogs shot in Potamos and Triklino
CORFU. The Ark registered an official complaint yesterday, 4th January, that two dogs had been shot in Potamos and Triklino.
Lower Square (Liston) flooded
CORFU. Even several hours after Thursday morning’s heavy downpour, the Lower Square in Corfu Town is still full of water.
Road becomes a ‘swimming pool’!
CORFU. This morning’s heavy downpour once again led to the flooding of the road next to the National Sports Centre.
Blessing of the Water at Gouvia
CORFU. For the second consecutive year, the parish of Agion Panton in Gouvia will be holding the ceremony of the ‘Blessing of the Water’.
Earthquake early Thursday morning near Cephalonia
ARGOSTOLI. There was an earthquake of 4.1 Richter (as recorded on the European EMSC) at 2.15am this morning in the sea not far off the western coast of Cephalonia.
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Last day of the year….with coffee and leisurely strolls
CORFU. A lot of people decided to go out and enjoy the last day of 2017 this morning.
Attempts to prevent a fig tree from destroying the wall above the Kontra Fossa
CORFU. Some Corfu residents, who love the fortress, the island and its monuments, took the initiative today of trying to limit the growth of a fig tree in the wall opposite the Old Fortress.
Water from burst pipe spreads to Voulgareos St.
CORFU. Water from a pipe which had burst in Old Town Hall Square this morning (Sunday 31st) spread as far as Voulgareos St.
23 Corfu Water Company (DEYAK) employees to lose jobs
CORFU. A New Year ‘bonus’ for 23 employees at Corfu Municipal Water Supply & Sewerage Company (DEYAK).
“Another 5 minutes and they could have lost their lives…”
CORFU. Fire engines couldn’t reach the fire because of the illegally parked vehicles.
Pilot scheme with digital mammogram for outpatients at Corfu Hospital
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Ferry services back to normal between Corfu and Igoumenitsa
CORFU. Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry services are now back to normal with the open ferry boats operating.
Next ferry service Corfu – Igoumenitsa at 13.00 today
CORFU. Due to strong winds, only the ‘closed-type’ ferry boats will be operating between Corfu and Igoumenitsa.
Region of Ionian Islands New Year Cake
CORFU. The Regional Governor and Deputy Regional Governor would like to invite you all to the traditional cutting of the New Year cake.
