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US Navy warship in Corfu Port constructed from steel salvaged from the Twin Towers in New York
Inside the USS New York (Photos: Vassilis Doukakis)CORFU. Steel salvaged from the World Trade Center after its destruction on September 11, 2001 was used in the construction of the ship΄s bow. This is why it was christened New York (2008) and was built to take part in "the war against terrorism".
Environmental Department report confirms the wretched condition of Temploni landfill
CORFU. The report has been published following the inspection of Temploni landfill by the Regional Environmental Department.
Road accident at the entrance to the port
CORFU. The drivers of the two cars involved in this morning΄s collision at the port entrance traffic lights have been taken to hospital. The cause of the crash is as yet unknown.
Number of arrivals at Corfu Airport has ΄taken off΄!
CORFU. Statistics from Fraport show that in April 2018 there has been an increase of 48.8% in the number of international arrivals at Corfu Airport.
Large protest with quad bikes in the centre of town.
CORFU. Dozens of quad bikes drove round town today in protest against the Ministry of Transport legislation.
Charter flight from Corfu makes emergency landing in Italy.
BRINDISI. A charter flight which had taken off from Corfu Airport had to make an emergency landing in Brindisi on Saturday 5th May.
Hellenic Navy vessel to attend opening of Erikousa port
CORFU. A special celebration is being prepared for the opening of Erikousa Port. The Corfu Port Authority (OLKE) President, who had been ‘guardian’ of the ‘orphan’ port, has asked the Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff for a Navy vessel to come in order to give the event greater prestige, whilst also placing emphasis on the national importance of the infrastructure at the northwest Greek border.
Indian delegation, invited by Greek Cricket Federation, meets with Municipality and Regional Administration
CORFU. A delegation of Indian businessmen involved in tourism, sports and education met with the Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, and Deputy Mayor Giorgos Pantelios (standing in for the Mayor) yesterday. The delegation was led by the Indian Prime Minister΄s Secretary.
New flights to Corfu from Lufthansa Group
The Lufthansa Group is increasing the number of flights to popular destinations in Greece and is adding new routes for the coming tourist season, the company announced.
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What Fraport has to say about the new parking area at Corfu Airport
CORFU. Preparations for the construction of the new terminal have resulted in the closure of the car park on the south side of Corfu ΄Capodistrias΄ Airport.
Corfu Easter: Decrease in passenger numbers at Corfu Port - big increase at Lefkimmi
CORFU. There was a slight decrease in the number of passengers at Corfu΄s two ports over Easter.
Privatization of regional airports: The Serbs are smarter than the Greeks
By Dimitris Roussos*
Thousands of cruise ship passengers arriving daily
CORFU. The passenger capacity of the cruise ships scheduled to arrive in Corfu over the next few days is almost 17,000.
Roundabout fountain needs approval of Central Archaeological Council
CORFU. Approval for the construction of the fountain goes beyond Corfu Antiquities Inspectorate.
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.
Meeting at the Ministry of Transport about the state of Corfu’s roads
CORFU. There may be some hope that Corfu’s ‘bombed-out’ road network may be fixed. The Minister of Transport, Christos Spirtzis, visited Corfu as government representative for the March 25 celebrations and the Corfu Mayor and the Regional Governor took the opportunity to discuss the matter with him.
12-year-old Corfu boy to receive water-skiing award in Ioannina
IOANNINA. Petros Tryfonas is the Greek 2017 Under-12 champion and Greek record holder for the same age group as well as being a member of the pre-national water skiing team.
NATO minesweeper squadron in Corfu port
CORFU. A Turkish Navy minesweeper is amongst the four ships that docked in Corfu today.
