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Nationwide lockdown until 30 November - €800 furlough payments
ATHENS. Kindergartens, primary schools and special schools open - €800 furlough payments for November instead of €534 for those whose employment is suspended - 2-month extension for unemployment benefits - €400 payment to long-term unemployed.
Brief power cuts in North Corfu on Thursday 5 November
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be brief power cuts on Thursday 5 November between 08:00 and 13:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Art and poetry at The Attic Gallery from 4 November
CORFU. Well-known local artist Magda Dimoudi is opening her solo art exhibition on Wednesday 4 November at 19:30, in a collaborative “co-creation” with her husband Theoklitos Thymis.
Corfu Hospital a ΄release valve΄ for Ioannina
CORFU. Two elderly women were transferred from Ioannina to Corfu Hospital to relieve the pressure from the public hospitals in Ioannina - 9 patients in Corfu Special Infectious Diseases Unit and 1 in ICU.
Covid-19 tests at Care Home and on public employees at Old Town Hall
CORFU. Tests carried out by Central Corfu &Diapontia Islands Municipality in collaboration with EODY.
Strong chance that pandemic will escalate in Corfu
CORFU. The number of cases in Corfu increased by 500% in October compared to September according to the latest report from the Central Corfu Covid Watch Committee.
British woman in Corfu Hospital ICU dies
CORFU. The North Corfu priest remains intubated - PCR test equipment not working - 8 of the sample tests sent to Ioannina come back positive.
Playmogreek: Miniature figures in Ionian Islands traditional dress
ATHENS. The Hellenic Ionian Islands Union is continuing to promote the region and has produced modern playmogreek figures.
Corfu Hospital: How many hospitalised with Covid and what is the capacity
CORFU. Regional Health Director Ioannis Karvelis commended Corfu Hospital for its hospitalisation of cases now that there is increased pressure on Ioannina hospitals - especially the University Hospital.
Power cuts on Friday 30 October
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 30 October from 08:30 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Corfu Music School pupil tests positive for Covid-19
CORFU. 2nd year junior high school pupil confirmed positive - Contract tracing underway - Class closed for 14 days.
Wreaths laid at the Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Museum exhibition opens
CORFU. The German Ambassador attended the wreath laying at the Holocaust Memorial on Saturday 24th - The Greek Jewish Museum exhibition opened at the Old Fortress.
Tremendous response to appeal for donations to help young Marianna
CORFU. According to the teachers΄ association SEPE, approximately €50,000 has been raised from Corfu schools to help the family of the pupil from Benitses with serious health problems.
Boat with migrants intercepted in Paleokastritsa
CORFU. The passengers had no legal documents and were arrested.
9 patients in Corfu Hospital Covid Unit - one intubated
CORFU. Professor of Infectious Diseases Sotiris Tsiodras reiterated today that areas with fewer cases should not relax.
3 days of events in remembrance of the Holocaust
CORFU. From Fridy 23 to Sunday 25 Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality and the Israeli community are organising events in remembrance of the Holocaust with the German Ambassador in attendance.
Hole opens up in shore road wall next to Mayor΄s Steps
CORFU. An astonished reader told Enimerosi of the damage to the sea wall along the shore road.
Power cuts in Central Corfu on Friday 23 October
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 23 October from 08:30 to 14:00 in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
