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Ordeal for young patient, 13, to get to Athens Children΄s Hospital
CORFU. The local Ekkinisi party condemns the hours-long delay in transferring the young boy, whose life was in danger, to the Athens hospital.

Bookings to date give cause for optimism for upcoming tourist season
CORFU. International arrivals at Corfu Airport begin on 26 March.

Deputy Mayor denies that municipal land will be given to Fraport
CORFU. Regarding the clearing of municipal land Deputy Mayor for Technical Works Nikos Kalogeros said, "For goodness sake! Accusations are being made against us because we are cleaning up municipal land!"

Corfu Airport closing tonight for reconstruction work
CORFU. During the periods 10-24 January and 8-22 February there will be no flights - only helicopter ambulance flights will be able to take off and land at the airport if necessary.

Blessing of the Waters at Corfu Old Port
CORFU. The traditional Blessing of the Waters took place at Corfu Old Port.

Corfu waste to also be transported to Ioannina
CORFU. 21,000 tons will be able to be transported to the Ioannina waste management facility and the same amount can be transported to Kozani.

Quick stopover in Corfu for Greek PM on way to Albania
CORFU. Kyriakos Mitsotakis boarded one of the two Chinook helicopters that are taking the Greek delegation to South Albania, where the PM will meet with the Greek diaspora.

Statement from Fraport regarding temporary closure of Corfu Airport
CORFU. "The repair work and overhaul of the runway is absolutely necessary".

Fraport issues another NOTAM about Corfu Airport΄s closure from 8 to 22 February
CORFU. Although the resurfacing work on the runway is considered necessary, there is concern about Corfu΄s possible isolation.

MP Dimitris Biangis΄ letter to Fraport regarding Corfu Airport closure
CORFU. "Will there be cooperation with the responsible state bodies in order to cover the needs of the 120,000 permanent residents?"

Corfu Airport to close for two weeks in January for runway resurfacing
CORFU. The closure will cause problems for those travelling at that time.

Corfu-Igoumenitsa ferry service: only ΄closed΄ boats sailing today
CORFU. For updates call the Port Authority at 26613 65200.

Upgrading and modernisation of North Corfu sports grounds continues
CORFU. North Corfu Municipality is continuing its work to upgrade and modernise sports grounds in the area.

Tender process for pupils’ transportation at final stage
CORFU. Melita Andrioti: More than 60% of the routes will be covered. Increased interest from transportation service providers.

Defibrillator at Ipsos harbour
CORFU. Corfu Port Authority has installed a defibrillator at Ipsos harbour in case of emergencies at the harbour and in the area in general.

Traffic Police checks on school buses continue
CORFU. There were violations for lack of escort and tachograph in Corfu school buses.

Stranded boat temporarily ΄parked΄ in Garitsa park
CORFU. The boat was lifted out of the bay on Saturday without any serious damage having been done, apart from taking in some water, according to the Port Authority.

Only closed ferry boats sailing between Corfu and Igoumenitsa
CORFU. The Lefkimmi-Igoumenitsa ferry service is not operating.