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Doctornext2me - Medical advice app with the assistance of Corfu Medical Association
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Administration has created a public platform with medical advice - doctornext2me - in cllaboration with Corfu Medical Association and other medical associations.

΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society: "We΄ll stay at home but will still keep our tradition alive"
CORFU. The much-loved music associated with Good Friday and Easter Saturday will be heard tonight from the speakers outside the ΄Old΄ Philharmonic Society building and the traditional Thursday night rehearsal will be online.

Different kind of Palm Sunday this year - but Philharmonic Bands still ΄present΄
CORFU. Even under these circumstances Corfu Easter with music from the Philharmonic Bands is the best antidote for the depression caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Injection of 15 billion Euros for Greece from European Union
BRUSSELS. Initial response of €540 billion from the Eurogroup - Yesterday΄s agreement was a small step for the markets and a huge step for Europe - Next step to be taken at the summit meeting - EU leaders will decide on the new ΄funding tool΄ in place of a Eurobond.

Condolence message for Vaggelis Stasinos from Meropi Ydraiou
CORFU. "Vaggelis Stasinos was kind and principled teacher. We will remember him for his contribution to Corfu΄s political, cultural and social life."

Greek PM: "Give half of your salary for the fight against COVID-19"
ATHENS. The Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked all ND MPs and Ministers to put 50% of their salary into a special coronavirus account for the next two months.

1.7m face masks and other health supplies arrive in Athens from China
ATHENS. The costs, including transportation to Greece, are covered mainly by donations from institutes and companies.

Soldier dies from coronavirus at Alexandroupolis University Hospital
ALEXANDROUPOLIS. A soldier based in Xanthi died from coronavirus at Alexandroupolis General University Hospital a few hours ago.

Corfu church bells to ring at 11 in the morning on 25 March
CORFU. Archbishop Nektarios has decided that all church bells will ring at 11:00 on Wednesday 25 March.

Ministerial Decision regarding travel to islands - how to complete residence certification
ATHENS. The Joint Ministerial Decision regarding travel to islands for permanent residents has been published. Special digital application on Taxisnet site with Certification of Residence for Special Use.

Tax return needed as proof of residency to travel to islands
ATHENS. Announcement from Minister of Maritime and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis to prevent spread of coronavirus and following today΄s mass exodus from urban centres.

Only permanent residents will be able to travel to islands
ATHENS. The Minister for Maritime and Island Policy Yiannis Plakiotakis and Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced new measures for ferry services.

Ionian Islands phone numbers for the issue of passports and ID Cards
CORFU. Announcement from the Ionian Islands Regional Police.

Diapontia Islands Deputy Mayors want tests to be carried out on Italian visitors
CORFU. The local Deputy Mayors for the Diapontia Islands have sent a letter requesting that visitors to the islands from Italy be tested.

Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality to set up Crisis Management Team
CORFU. Members of the public are asked to rigorously follow the Ministry of Health guidelines.

Independence Day parades on 25th March cancelled throughout Greece
ATHENS. The Government has decided to cancel all the Independence Day parades on 25th March.

108 violations of the no-smoking law in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Checks being carried out in the Ionian Islands on the implementation of the no-smoking law.

΄Old΄ Philharmonic Band not taking part in 5th Avenue Parade because of coronavirus
CORFU. The Band΄s planned participation in the celebratory events in New York for 25th March has been cancelled.