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Editors΄ Union calls on members to participate in rallies on 28 February
CORFU. Announcement from the Union of Daily Newspaper Editors of Peloponnese, Epirus and the Islands (ΕSIΕPIΝ).
Chinese delegation visits Reading Society
CORFU. The visitors were given a tour of the Society΄s premises as well as the anniversary exhibition: "Ionian Academy: Aspects of its History and the Contribution of the Reading Society to its Revival."
Afra, Gouvia and Pagi Cultural Societies at 4th Traditional Dance Festival in Kozani
KOZANI. Corfu was represented by the largest number of participant dancers at the 4th Festival of Friends of Tradition in Kozani.
Successful promotion of Ionian Islands at Munich tourism exhibition
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region participated with its own booth in the Munich International Tourism Exhibition (19-24/02), which was visited by more than 145,000 attendees.
Bidding terms approved for Vrioni-Moraitika road safety projects
CORFU. At the same time, the contract was signed for the project "Maintenance of street lighting and traffic signalling of the Lefkada Regional Unit provincial road network for three years."
Laodamas takes part in start of Corfu Carnival period
CORFU. The group will also participate in the International Dance and Music Festival in Ohrid.
Power cuts 20-24 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts from Thursday 20 to Monday 24 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Operating regulations for Garitsa Park approved by Local Council amid strong reactions
CORFU. Garitsa Park Association: "What you are doing is illegal. The final decision will be made at the next Municipal Council meeting, where we will determine our next steps. We will take legal action."
Inauguration of Ionian University Hellenic Sinology Centre
CORFU. At the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony, the cutting of the Ionian University’s New Year’s cake also took place, with the lucky coin going to Mr. Katsios and Ms. Avramidou.
Fire breaks out at Benitses hotel
CORFU. Six fire engines with 13 firefighters rushed to the scene and were able to extinguish it.
Erimitis Plus: "Erimitis: New challenges – new fronts are opening. The fight continues"
CORFU. "Of course, the ΄groom΄ is not coming with ΄trinkets΄ like the previous ones; he comes with a sugar-coated pill: the so-called ΄environmental sensitivities, the milder, more eco-friendly plans...΄ etc. Slowly but surely, they have also made their appearance for ΄small-scale works.΄"
Dispute over Garitsa Anemomylos Park
CORFU. Mayor Poulimenos promised to revise the regulations to double the spread of outdoor seating and tables. The local residents are opposed, while the redevelopment stagnates...
Car overturns in accident outside port
CORFU. The driver was taken to hospital where he has now been hospitalised.
Ionian Islands Region at Milan Tourism Exhibition
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region΄s booth had a large number of visitors every day — on the first day from the general public, and on the following two days from professionals.
Ionian University Gym Sports Dance team takes part in ΄2nd Corfu Open Dance Cup by WADF΄
CORFU. The event took place in Corfu on Saturday 8 February with participants from all over Greece.
Fortresses require greater care
CORFU. The image of the collapsing fortifications on the southern side of the Old Fortress is concerning, although the Antiquities Inspectorate is reassuring: "We are aware of it, and we will fix it."
Lorry hits electricity pole leading to power outage
CORFU. According to information received, the damage will be repaired by this evening, around 17:00, due to the severity.
Corfu Photography Club: Photography exhibition and New Year΄s Cake
CORFU. Wednesday 5 February
