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Best wishes from hospital staff for Euroferry Olympia survivors
CORFU. The 21-year-old Belarusian had his photo taken with doctors, nurses and administrative staff.

MeRA 25 MP Kriton Arsenis: “For each beaked whale that is washed ashore, 33 more die at sea”
ATHENS. The issue of the beaked whales that are being washed ashore on Corfu beaches is before Parliament.

Power cuts in Corfu Town Wednesday 23 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 23 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Work on Garitsa Park begins with residents gathered in protest
CORFU. Work began early this morning with bushes being pruned and cut down.

Euroferry Olympia survivor taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The survivor was smiling and in good health when he arrived at Gouvia Marina before being taken to hospital.

Medicine and doctors for fire victims at hotels
CORFU. Fire victims left without belongings and travel documents.

One of two trapped drivers from Euroferry Olympia intubated
CORFU. The two trapped drivers were transferred safely to Corfu Airport last night.

Special Disaster Response Unit searching the bowels of the ship for the missing persons
CORFU. According to the data and official statements, 11 people are missing, including three Greeks, one of whom is from Corfu (Lefkimmi).

10 from the Olympia taken to hospital, three discharged
CORFU. Corfu Hospital has announced that ten people from the Euroferry Olympia were taken to hospital today, mainly suffering from smoke inhalation.

Concern for the 11 missing passengers and 2 trapped on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. 11 people are missing according to an official announcement from the Maritime Ministry - A team from the Coastguard Underwater Mission Unit is at the scene.

Power outage in Triklino due to fallen electricity pole
CORFU. Houses and businesses in Afra, Ag. Vlassios, Potamos and Triklino are without electricity.

Corfu positivity rate remains high
ATHENS. Weekly EODY report on positivity rates (number of cases per 1,000 population) from lab and self tests.

Meropi Ydraiou’s three-day visit to Albania
CORFU. Possibilities of cooperation in fields of common interest were considered - The meeting with Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana was particularly important and emotional.

Power cuts 18 and 21 February
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts Friday 18 and Monday 21 February in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Watch out for the dangerous ditches with no warning signs!
CORFU. The focus on ΄major΄ technical works has led to less priority being given to the ΄smaller΄ problems which, nevertheless, are equally dangerous for drivers.

Corfu Mega Yacht marina put out to tender
CORFU. ND MP Stefanos Gikas expressed his satisfaction. "This is very important and will drive the growth of maritime tourism in Corfu and the region in general."

Benitses Primary School class suspended due to Covid cases
CORFU. Seven of the eleven pupils have tested positive.

Signatures being collected against the creation of skate park
CORFU. A lot of people have added their signatures to a petition against the creation of a skateboarding area.