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Man who hit police officer given 18-month suspended sentence
CORFU. The man who punched a police officer yesterday has been given a suspended sentence.
All today΄s Covid tests in Mathraki and Erikoussa negative
CORFU. It was the first visit of the Ionian Islands Regional Administration and EODY to Mathraki and Erikoussa to carry out Covid-19 tests.
Ionian Islands and Epirus in green band (lowest positivity rate) on ECDC European map
Nearly the whole of Europe is red apart from Finland and most of Greece, which are orange. The Ionian Islands, Epirus, the Cyclades and the Dodecannese are the only green areas in the EU.
New artificial surface for Spartylas Primary School playground - New prefab classrooms in Corfu Town
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality says, "Spartylas Primary School playground has been literally transformed."
12 arrests and 81 driving violations in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. There were police checks in the Ionian Islands from 08:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday 12 January.
Ionian Islands one of the European areas with fewest Covid cases
BRUSSELS. Latest map from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showing 14-day notification rate and test positivity for the EU.
Landslip in Analipsi, Ipsos - drivers need to take care
CORFU. Monday΄s downpour resulted in a minor landslip in Analipsi, Ipsos.
DEYAK crew works all night to repair water pipe in Alexandras Avenue
CORFU. The crew worked in difficult weather conditions to repair the burst pipe.
Illegal parking on crossings - for those that don΄t get it it΄s now been painted clearly.
CORFU. In collaboration with the Central Corfu Municipality the Regional Special Needs Association is trying to prevent parking on crossings.
Lamps replaced on Eth. Paleokastritsa Rd - Lights in Kontokoli pedestrian underpass
CORFU. Something which should go without saying...is news!
Toxic heavy metals found in Temploni olives - Unfit for consumption
CORFU. Temploni Association has announced that chenical analyses have found pollution in olives from farms next to the landfill.
Temploni requests Environmental Department inspection of stream neighbouring landfill
CORFU. Temploni Association has sent a request for an inspection of the stream next to the landfill to be conducted.
Natura Areas Protection Association in favour of concession of land in Dassia rather than money
CORFU. "Let΄s not destroy what has remained of the island΄s long-suffering environment in the name of temporary and doubtful profits!" the Association says in its statement regarding the Ikos investment in the former Club Med land.
Ionian Islands Museum Network
CORFU. The Ionian University is coordinating the establishment of a cooperative network for all the museums - and not just during the pandemic.
Questions from Corfu Waste Watch about transportation, new landfill, waste bales and costs
CORFU. "What΄s happening with the study for the new landfill? What΄s going to happen with the waste bales? Why are we transporting 2,500 tons instead of 4,000 and at a greater cost?"
€50k regional funding for rapid tests for hospitals and EODY mobile units
CORFU. The proposal from Deputy Regional Governor for Finance Katerina Mothonaio for the €50k funding was approved.
Greek Foreign Minister in quarantine following contact with Covid positive person
ATHENS. Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is in self-isolation following contact with a person who tested positive for Covid.
Ministry of Health: Free admission to private clinics for uninsured if necessary
ATHENS. Legislation is being presented to Parliament today to cover the costs of those who are uninsured being taken into private hospitals and clinics if necessary.
