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Coalition of associations pushes back against moorings in Garitsa, demanding protection for historic bay
CORFU. The Garitsa ‘To Alsos’ Association and the Association of Old Town Permanent Residents intervened in the Municipal Council discussion on Garitsa Bay, calling for any plans for moorings or a marina to be excluded and for the area to be designated as a site of historical memory and natural beauty.
Power cuts 18-22 June
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts between Thursday 18 and Monday 22 June in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Garitsa isn΄t the problem - it΄s a symptom
The controversy surrounding the moorings and the effort to preserve Garitsa Bay as an “open marina” is about more than a cherished waterfront. It raises broader concerns about how much development Corfu can sustain, the growing commercialisation of public space, and whether local people will remain connected to the sea that has long defined who they are.
Outrage over water and limits of public tolerance in Corfu
Residents of Corfu are aware that DEYAK is an aging and financially strained utility. So why does outrage erupt after every extended water outage? Because understanding the causes does not diminish the demand for what is self-evident: access to a basic public service.
Elderly woman pulled unconscious from sea at Ipsos beach
CORFU. The woman was spotted by bathers and rushed to hospital, where she regained consciousness several hours later. She remains hospitalised in serious condition.
What should we expect from Corfu’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan - and when?
CORFU. The publication of Corfu’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) in the Official Government Gazette formally establishes it, but does not mean it has been implemented. Pedestrians, cycling, public transport, and parking are at the heart of the plan, but each measure will require studies, approvals, and funding before it can move from the drawing board into reality.
The Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026 and Corfu Old Town: Who decides the future of heritage?
BRUSSELS. António Costa’s speech in Brussels on housing, citizen participation, and the redesign of European cities sheds new light on the dilemmas that also concern Corfu: from the uses of historic buildings to interventions in public space and the right of residents to remain in their city.
Visit of British Embassy delegation to Old Town Hall
CORFU. During the discussion, the municipal representatives referred to Corfu’s long-standing relationship with the British market, which consistently remains one of the main sources of inbound tourism.
The musts, the whats, and the hows of Corfu tourism
Corfu doesn’t need yet another debate about whether tourism is a blessing or a curse. It needs agreement on the facts, management institutions, a redistribution of priorities, and the political courage to make decisions that will ensure that the success of its most important productive sector does not undermine its own future.
Corfu Technical Chamber (TEE) calls for tourism spatial plan based on carrying capacity and local identity
CORFU. Corfu Technical Chamber (TEE) is participating in the consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, calling for evidence-based planning based on the carrying capacity of each area, special rules for Airbnb-style short-term rentals, and measures to relieve pressure on already saturated destinations.
Garitsa’s invisible marina
If the state collects the TEPAI (Recreational and Day-Trip Vessel Fee) fee from the vessels that fill Garitsa Bay every summer, it is reasonable to ask why none of this revenue is immediately returned to Corfu.
Garitsa Association insists park is not up for negotiation
CORFU. Following the meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce on the licensing issues affecting businesses in the Garitsa Park, the Garitsa Cultural Association “To Alsos” issued a public statement expressing strong concern over possible initiatives that, in its view, could undermine the area΄s legal protections.
Investigation into whether employees hired for cleaning services are being placed elsewhere
CORFU. Two cases that have stirred local concern are under the scrutiny of the National Transparency Authority: a complaint about the work assignments of 3K recruits in the Municipality of Central Corfu, and the circumstances of a serious accident involving a 13-year-old pupil at the Municipal Theatre.
Power cuts 2-4 June
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts between Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 June in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Environmental initiative in Erimitis
CORFU. Meeting on Sunday, May 31, at Avlaki, with parallel cultural and educational activities.
Juvenile violence in Corfu: Screen culture and normalisation of aggression
The incident involving the injury of a pupil in Corfu once again brings to the forefront the discussion about juvenile violence, the influence of the media and social media, as well as the social model shaping a generation raised amid tension, competition, and constant exposure to aggression, while parents are away at work from morning until night.
Primary school pupil hospitalised following fight at school
CORFU. An incident of violence involving primary school pupils ended with one child being admitted to hospital. The episode occurred during a school break, while the injured child’s parents filed a complaint against teachers.
Corfu in cruise and same-day visitor tracking network following Dubrovnik model
CORFU. At last, policies and public discussions should move beyond simply counting arrivals and departures. Corfu is taking part in a tourism pressure monitoring programme focused on cruise activity and day visitors, together with destinations such as Rhodes.
