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New Gouvia–Kontokali school complex project advances
CORFU. The Local Urban Plan for the construction of a 12-class primary school and kindergarten at the ‘Panagia’ site has been approved. The project, with a budget of €5.35 million, has already secured funding and a contractor is in place.
19th Festival of Audiovisual Arts – Photography Workshop Exhibition
CORFU. Opening on May 8 at 19:00, at the Flour Warehouses of the Old Fortress. The exhibition will run until May 24, 2026. Visiting hours will be daily from 12:00 to 17:00.
Power cuts 8 May
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 8 May in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Battle over land use in Corfu: Tourism, Development, and Carrying Capacity
ATHENS. Debate has already begun over the island’s carrying capacity, unplanned development, and major investments, as local stakeholders seek to shape the final decisions before the relevant decrees are officially published.
Old Fortress bridge once again included in ESPA funding programme
CORFU. Once again, the restoration project is being announced, against a backdrop of delays and pressure to deliver.
Alternative Cultural Workshop 94th ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of cheese products
CORFU. Saturday 23 May.
Introduction of v-Corfu project to students at Corfu Prison Second Chance School
CORFU. On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026.
Administrative fine of over €3,500 for violating fire protection regulations
CORFU. Intensive inspections by the Fire Service to ensure compliance with preventive measures ahead of the fire season.
Belgrade 14th Junior High School visits Corfu Music School
CORFU. An educational and cultural meeting within the framework of Greek–Serbian relations.
From Capodistrias Museum to Achilleion Palace, everything still up in the air
ATHENS. The debate in Parliament and the interventions by the Regional Authority are once again bringing Corfu’s unresolved cultural issues to the forefront. From the funding of the Capodistrias Museum to the works at the Old Fortress, lasting solutions are finally being called for.
MAMATHON returns this year, organised by ΄Lighthouse of Life΄ in Spianada Square
CORFU. The “Lighthouse of Life” association is honoring Mother’s Day with an awareness campaign for voluntary bone marrow donation.
Complaints about condition of Karousades Junior High School
CORFU. Structural cracks, subsidence, and flooding are fueling growing concern, as engineering reports have yet to be finalised.
Inter-association committee calls for free access and new management model for Mon Repos beach
CORFU. Alternative management models are also on the table, with a social and collaborative approach.
Road accident in Tzavros on Saturday evening
CORFU. Serious car crash causing significant material damage – Traffic police investigating the causes.
Sally Spencer: Equestrian from Corfu making her mark internationally with Greece’s flag
CORFU. From UK to Corfu—the “island of the Phaeacians”—and onward to the global endurance circuit, the seasoned sportswoman pushes past the challenges of isolation, aiming for a place on the national team.
Missing tourist John Eagles, 87, found
CORFU. The operation to locate the missing person in Klimatia has concluded successfully.
Strong turnout of Corfu workers at May Day strike rally
CORFU. Start of a three-day series of events dedicated to workers΄ rights and peace.
May Day in Kavos: Traditional fair (panigiri) organised by local Sports Club
CORFU. Festive celebration with live music and dance performances at the Primary School.
