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Thinalia Academy donates clothes and toys to Gaza refugees
CORFU. "A big thank you to all the young athletes at our academy and their parents who immediately responded to our call and offered clothes and toys for both children and adults."
Festival of love and support for Ukraine children in Benitses
CORFU. Refugee children from Ukraine in Corfu sent a message of peace with their paintings and handcrafts.
60 Ukrainian families welcomed to Corfu
CORFU. The response from locals has been moving - Collecting points for donations of summer clothing.
Gesture of gratitude to Corfu from Ukrainians
CORFU. Clean-up at Mon Repos and Kardaki.
278 Ukrainians enter Greece in last 24 hours
ATHENS. 14,429 Ukrainians have come to Greece since the beginning of the war, including 4,580 minors.
First Ukrainian families arrive in Corfu
CORFU. Three children are already going to Greek schools – two of them in primary and one in secondary schools.
Nearly 10,000 Ukrainian refugees have come to Greece
ATHENS. Including over 3,000 children.
Register of people offering accommodation to war refugees
CORFU. The Hellenic Red Cross is creating a register of those who wish to offer accommodation to refugees.
468 Ukrainians enter Greece in last 24 hours
ATHENS. Fast-track granting of residence permits.
Perithia Union collecting basic necessities for migrant camp in Moria, Lesvos
CORFU. Perithia ΄Philipos Vlachos΄ Union hall will be open on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 September 10:00 - 12:00 for those who wish to come and donate goods.
΄Ekkinisi΄ holds protest gathering in Corfu Town in support of refugees
CORFU. The gathering in Giorgaki Square was to show solidarity with the refugees. ΄Occupation of Elaia΄ also took part.
Survivors from sunken boat near Paxos being accommodated at Zalongo Town Hall
PREVEZA. The 21 survivors from the boat that sunk southwest of Paxos on have been accommodated in a specially area in Zalongo Town Hall since Saturday night.
Two Corfu hotels given the go-ahead to accept refugees
CORFU. Mitsotakis sends clear message to MPs regarding refugees/immigrants - Pressure on the PM - What΄s happening with Corfu - 390 refugees to go to Zakynthos
Ekinnisi party:In favour of accommodating refugees in decent conditions
CORFU. The local party ΄Ekinnisi - Left Democratic Front΄ has released a statement regarding the accommodation of refugees.
Spyros Neratzis:"Our society has never been xenophobic. It is our duty to show solidarity."
CORFU. Spyros Neratzis, leader of the Kerkira Psilla party, declared: "It is our duty to show solidarity".
Panayiotis Varouchas:"We΄re talking about human beings! Of course Corfu should accept refugees and immigrants"
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality Deputy Mayor for Tourism is adamant that the acceptance of refugees and immigrants is not a threat to tourism.
Ionian Trade & Business Federation opposed to accepting refugees
CORFU. Federation President Giorgos Tseremis has sent a letter to the Civil Protection Ministry asking for direct, detailed answers.
Former Regional Governor Galiatsatos says Yes to refugees being accepted in the Ionian Islands - "Kratsa is a hypocrite"
CORFU. "We reject the operation of a reception facility in the Ionian Islands, which means that these people must be provided with accommodation in hotels or other tourist properties."
