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The town that burned as the Axis crumbled
CORFU. The island’s strategic position, at the entrance to the Adriatic and facing the Italian and Albanian coasts, brought Corfu to the centre of military operations following Italy’s capitulation. On the night of 13–14 September 1943, the Luftwaffe launched a devastating incendiary bombing raid on the town.
Traditional ΄panigiri΄ in Barbati
CORFU. Friday 17 July outside Agia Marina Church.
Car comes off road in Agios Stefanos Sinion: "If barriers aren’t put up there, someone will be killed."
CORFU. For reasons still unknown, the vehicle veered off course and plunged into a ravine, but was saved by the dense vegetation, which acted as a natural barrier.
Road accident in Barbati
CORFU. According to reports, the rider (a tourist) lost control of his motorcycle at a bend in the road, resulting in him being quite seriously injured.
"When Reality Stumbles" - Cabaret in concert form
CORFU. At the Municipal Theatre on Thursday 16 January at 21:00.
Eurobarometer 2024 - citizens΄ attitude towards corruption
Another European ΄first΄ for Greece.
Man, 70, drowns in Barbati
CORFU. An ambulance arrived at the scene and the man΄s death was confirmed.
Tax and customs inspectors (AADE) close 28 bars in Kavos!
CORFU. Tax evasion, adulterated drinks and shots from containers!
Fires in Barbati and Gardiki
CORFU. Fires broke out at the same time in Barbati and Gardiki.
The Olive House: The first olive oil tasting bar in Corfu by "The Governor"
In the heart of Corfu΄s historic centre, on an island where olive trees were first planted in the 14th century by the Venetians, the first olive oil bar has been created.
Wildfire in Barbati
CORFU. Six fire engines and 14 firefighters went to the scene and were able to put it out.
Water from Albania for the Italians!
BARI (ITALY/APULIA). The Rama government has agreed to transfer 150 million cubic metres of water per year. The investment was announced by the Apulia Regional Governor during a conference on water management on Wednesday in Bari.
Cruise sustainability issue brought to table at 62nd Medcruise General Assembly
CORFU. Spyros Zervopoulos: Corfu Port is already implementing the berth allocation system for the distribution of arrivals, as well as their equal distribution on all days of the week.
Old Town cafe bar prices have gone up since 1 April
CORFU. Businesses have increased their prices by 5%-10% due to the higher cost of energy and primary produce.
Corfu at Intelligent Cities Challenge Conference in Barcelona
CORFU. Corfu took part in the 1st International ICC Conference and Mayors Forum: Towards a green, digital and resilient economy.
Contract for reinforcement of Ipsos and Barbati water supply signed
CORFU. Construction of a pipeline to reinforce the water supply to the areas of Kato Korakiana, Ipsos Beach, Agios Markos and Barbati, which are areas with a large tourist population during the summer months.
Metal road barriers being installed at Sotiriotissa
CORFU. Metal H2W1 road barriers are replacing the plastic bollards.
