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Although a top tourist destination, Corfu has many shortcomings
CORFU. According to a study by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), the lack of basic infrastructure is negatively affecting Corfu’s image.

Ionian Islands Region considers installing traffic lights at Sotiriotissa road
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region seems to be turning to another simpler solution to deal with the traffic problem – traffic lights.

New modern ultrasound system with elastography for Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Medical equipment for the x-ray department, funded by the Ionian Islands Region.

€250 million for water supply, road safety and harbour projects
CORFU. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Kostas Karamanlis, during his visit to Corfu today, announced that €250 million will be given to improve the island’s infrastructure.

94 COVID deaths at Corfu Hospital since beginning of pandemic
CORFU. The Head of the Pulmonary Clinic presented relevant data at the ΄COVID-19 Pandemic΄ seminar on Saturday.

36th Brindisi-Corfu International Regatta Awards Ceremony
CORFU. The Brindisi-Corfu International Regatta is now considered one of the most important races in the Mediterranean.

Clean-up of Vidos Island beaches and paths
CORFU. The work was completed on Saturday 11 June.

36th Brindisi-Corfu International Regatta at Gouvia Marina
CORFU. From 12 to 14 June, anyone at Gouvia Marina will be able to enjoy the sailing spectacle with over 100 boats.

Lefkada Palace to connect Ionian Islands three times a week
CORFU. Island hopping service for passengers.

Work on Garitsa shore road in danger of being stopped
CORFU. There is not much time left for the repair of the Garitsa shore road. The exemption from the environmental conditions, which was the main obstacle when it came to the implementation of the project, will expire on 20 June.

Vidos summer camp expected to start operating on 1 July
CORFU. Municipal Authority officials have stated that everything will be ready on 1 July, although there are still many things that need to be done – mainly building and construction work.

Resurfacing work begins in Alexandras Ave.
CORFU. While the resurfacing work is being carried out trees are also being pruned.

Traffic measures for resurfacing of Alexandras Ave.
CORFU. The road will be closed to traffic and parking forbidden from Wednesday 1 June until the morning of Friday 3 June.

Drivers being asked to remove parked cars from Alexandras Ave.
CORFU. Road being prepared for resurfacing - scraping to begin on 1 and 2 June.
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Ionian University’s graduation ceremony
CORFU. The new “Friend of the Ionian University” title was awarded to Dr. Anastasios Xiarchos and the Corfu Hoteliers Association President Babis Voulgaris.

Corfu SYRIZA MP Alekos Avlonitis at Botsis Foundation awards ceremony
CORFU. She deserved the award and I felt it was my duty to be by her side and share her joy at today’s ceremony. Congratulations to Christina Gerekou, Corfu is proud.

Enimerosi΄s Christina Gerekou receives journalism award
ATHENS. Christina Gerekou received an award for her article on organ donation on Thursday evening.
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Enimerosi΄s Christina Gerekou to receive Botsis Foundation award
ATHENS. The Athanasios V. Botsis Foundation for the Promotion of Journalism will present an award to Christina Gerekou on Thursday 26 May.