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Proper disposal of another 5,000 mattresses in North Corfu
CORFU. "We urge residents not to abandon mattresses and bulky items next to refuse bins, as this causes disruption and visual pollution."
Power cuts 23 and 24 July
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Traffic chaos looming
CORFU. The expropriation and closure of the road adjacent to the airport runway is back on the agenda with the announcement of the upcoming completion of works that meet European requirements, both for the runway itself and for the configuration to the north of the runway end safety area (RESA).
Dolphins spotted near Old Fortress
CORFU. A moment of beauty, in the sea that we silently pollute and destroy.
Municipal support for elderly living alone with ΄Click of Life΄
CORFU. It is a small, portable device (like a button) that is easily worn on the wrist or around the neck.
Provision of air-conditioned spaces for homeless
CORFU. The air-conditioned spaces will be available during the period 21-25 July.
Corfu΄s ΄guardian angels΄
CORFU. The Athens-Macedonian News Agency writes about Corfu Motorcyclists΄ Volunteer Fire Protection Network.
Donation of defibrillator for Garitsa Park in memory of Antonis Draganigos
CORFU. The defibrillator was received by the Deputy Mayor for Health and Preventive Medicine Programmes, Dr. Spyros Galanis.
Seal Greece sailing boat ΄Bonnie R΄ in Corfu
CORFU. First stop in an awareness campaign for the monk seal Monachus monachus.
American student volunteers clean up Garitsa Park
CORFU. The volunteers collected six large bags of rubbish.
΄Awareness Journey΄ for protection of Mediterranean monk seal arriving in Corfu
CORFU. Through live narratives, hands-on activities, and interactive tools, the members of the mission aim to inform and mobilise local communities for the protection of endangered marine species and ecosystems.
British historian Dr.Philip Mansel visits Corfu Reading Society
CORFU. Dr. Mansel showed particular interest in the work of the Reading Society and expressed his enthusiasm, as is evident from his remarks in the Society΄s guest book.
Capodistrias Museum: "Under the Pines: Fridays at Koukouritsa"
CORFU. Every Friday in July and August, from 19:00 to 22:00, we΄ll enjoy the enchanting sunset together at the historic site of the Museum.
Beautiful Perseids meteor shower, will soon light up sky
CORFU. This year they will be visible from 17 July to 24 August.
Power cuts Wednesday 16 July
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 16 July in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Italian Navy sailing ship ΄Palinuro΄ in Corfu
CORFU. After the stop in Corfu, the ΄Palinuro΄ and its crew will head to Aksaz (Turkey) to continue the 61st training campaign.
Four new Caretta caretta nests discovered in North Corfu
CORFU. Next to the nest in St. Stefanos, Avliotes, a group of German tourists created a gigantic design in the sand: in the centre, a sea turtle, and around it, eight sun rays filled with symbols from different cultures.
Forestry Department: Remove all tables and chairs from park!
CORFU. "They are not permitted in the groves," it says, "and therefore you have one month to remove them!"
