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Seamen complain about dangerous work being carried out while ferry boats are sailing
CORFU. The Corfu Seamen’s Union has received repeated complaints from passengers and seamen about maintenance work being carried out while the ferry boats are sailing.
Corfu Special Search and Rescue Unit cut its New Year cake along with special activities!
CORFU. On Sunday the Corfu Special Search and Rescue Unit (EMED) held its annual celebration to cut the New Year cake.
Seamen on strike – Friday 12th January
No ferry services - Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.
22 immigrants, including 8 children, discovered off the coast of Lefkada
LEFKADA. A patrol boat from Lefkada Port Authority was carrying out a routine patrol when it spotted the immigrants near Vassiki, Lefkada at 2am on 6th January (Epiphany).
Christmas Dinner: 5th Sea Scouts Unit, Potamos – Social Support Committee
CORFU. On Saturday 23rd December in the scouts’ hall, Faliraki at 8.30pm.
Another seamen’s strike on the horizon
CORFU. The Federation of Greek Seamen (PNO) has decided to participate in the strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) on Thursday, 14 December. The Corfu Seamen’s Union have yet to decide whether they will also join the strike.
Victory for the ferry seamen
CORFU. Following negotiations, the renewal of the Collective Labour Contract for 2018 has finally been agreed.
Corfu seamen demand an immediate solution, otherwise new strikes will be held
CORFU. The seamen have requested a meeting with the Prime Minister, during his visit to Corfu on 4-5 December in Corfu, as their problems still remain unresolved.
1.6 tons of hashish found on speedboat. Shots exchanged during the chase.
Video, photos and details of the operation that started in the waters off the coast of north Corfu.
Corfu seamen to decide on Monday about strikes
The Corfu Seamen’s Association will decide on Monday whether or not to continue their strike.
New 48-hour strike by Corfu seamen
CORFU.Corfu seamen have called a new 48-hour strike on the ferry services Corfu-Igoumenitsa-Lefkimmi-Diapontia Islands.
Seamen’s strike continues
Corfu Seamen’s Union have decided to continue their strike until 6am on Monday, unless something changes in the meantime.
Autumn Sales start today
CORFU.Autumn sales start today, Wednesday 1 November and will continue for 2 weeks until 15 November.
48-hour ferry boat strike Tuesday 31/10 – Thursday 2/11
CORFU. The Seamen’s union, «St. Spyridon» has announced a 48-hour strike from Tuesday 31 October to Thursday 2 November with the possibility of further escalation.
Seamen ready to take industrial action
CORFU.The local Seamen’s Union held a meeting on Tuesday 17 October, which finished just after 3 pm.
Ionian Islands: No.1 in reservations and hotel price increases
CORFU.According to data from the companies AXIA Hospitality and Nelios, the Ionian Islands had the greatest increase in Greece this year in arrivals by air and in hotel occupancy in properties that had increased their prices- especially 4 and 5 star establishments
Marquee to increase available space at Corfu Port
CORFU.Corfu Port Authorities are looking to obtain a marquee like this one at Piraeus Port.
Fatal Sea Accident with Swiss Woman in Northern Corfu
CORFU.The body of a Swiss woman was found on the coast of northern Corfu on Saturday morning. Her husband, who was discovered later, was taken to Corfu Hospital.
