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Unified Bowling Special Olympics Hellas - Event
CORFU. The Special Olympics in collaboration with the Fire Department are organizing a Unified Bowling competition in Corfu.

Spot checks for undeclared income from Airbnb services
The Tax Office has set up a system of spot checks to detect taxpayers who rent out accommodation via the Airbnb internet platform but do not declare the rental income in their tax declarations.

Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry crews not taking part in the continuing strike
CORFU. The Corfu Seamen΄s Union voted unanimously today not to take part in the new national seamen΄s 24-hour strike that was called by the Hellenic Seamen΄s Federation.

Fire Service exercise at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It was just an exercise. At around 9.30 this morning a number of fire engines were seen rushing along Eth. Palaiokastritsas towards the hospital resulting in several phone calls to Enimerosi to find out what was happening.

No ferry services until Thursday morning
CORFU. Ferry boat crews on the Corfu-Igoumenitsa service are taking part in the 24-hour strike called by the Hellenic Seamen΄s Federation (PNO) The strike began at 06:00 on Wednesday 18/4 and will end at 06:00 on Thursday 19/4.

Announcement from San Giacomo Cultural Society following Venice meeting: Active citizens and sustainable development
The first meeting to establish a network of Eastern Mediterranean residents (Eastern Mediterranean Coalition) took place in Venice.

Team of Regional environmental inspectors visit Temploni landfill
CORFU. Regional Environmental Inspectors visited Temploni landfill on Monday to examine the condition of the facility and how it has been managed by the Cleansing Services.

Representatives from Corfu at Venice meeting to tackle ‘overtourism’
VENICE. The next meeting will be held in Corfu in October, where the Mediterranean network will be formalized.

Emergency services available for ferry strike on 18th April
CORFU. Ferry strike on Wednesday 18th April from 06:00. These are the emergency services that will be available.

Direct connections between the Ionian Islands this summer
CORFU. From May 1st the passenger vessel ΄HIGH SPEED AZIMUT JOY CRUISES΄ will sail between the Ionian Islands on a daily basis. The ferry boat is 30m long, 6m wide and has a passenger capacity of 260.

Until the recruitment of new personnel is finalized we will have to resort to contracting out the refuse collection
CORFU. Kostas Nikolouzos talks about the problems with the Cleansing Services temporary personnel list.

Ferry boat strike on 18th April
The Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has called a strike on 18th April.

Fire in Peroulades, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 17:45 on Monday evening to a fire in Peroulades, North Corfu.

Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.

German Corfu lover gives gift of police patrol vehicle for use in the north of the island
CORFU. “We wanted to give something back to the island for all it has given us,” said Jorg Rockenhauser.

Fire at Ai Yianni settlement
CORFU. The Fire Service sped to Ropa Valley after being called out to a fire in the Roma settlement in Ai Yianni.

Special traffic regulations in force in Corfu Town for Palm Sunday
Illegally parked vehicles along the procession route will be towed away.

Man found dead near Mavros Gatos in Spilia
CORFU. The autopsy will shed light on the cause of death of the 40-year-old man in Spilia at about 6pm on Friday. Passersby saw the man unconscious in a car and immediately called for an ambulance.