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Appeal for help from family of 28-year-old injured in Varipatades
CORFU. The family of the 28-year-old is making an urgent appeal to all residents of Corfu to assist the police with their investigations. The perpetrator abandoned the young man helpless and alone as he desperately cried out for help.
Vicious cycle of waste threatens to bankrupt Municipality
CORFU. The issue is the Municipality΄s inability to draw up a budget. The difficulty of balancing it, outstanding debts to the Regional Waste Management Authority (FODSA) and the cost of transporting waste off the island are creating enormous financial pressure. An increase in municipal service charges is once again being presented as a way out, at a time when recycling requires further investment.
Paleokastritsa Diving Park: Concession of 879 stremma, restrictions and questions over procedure
CORFU. Twenty years under private management, in return for an annual fee of €10,860. Fishing bans and restrictions on navigation.
Old Town Hall lit up to mark “The Smile of the Child” anniversary
CORFU. For the occasion, the Old Town Hall has been symbolically lit up in blue on Monday, 9 November.
Development of Diving Park in Paleokastritsa
CORFU. Paleokastritsa – Where fishing stops and tourist boats are allowed to pass
WTM London: British holidaymakers delay bookings as Corfu expands its connections
LONDON. British holidaymakers remain keen to travel, but fewer have gone ahead with bookings. Greece ranks fifth among their preferred destinations, while the first scheduled flights to Corfu are due to begin in late March 2027.
Tourist season beginning on April 1 2027
CORFU. What the initial figures reveal about Corfu’s tourism prospects for 2027. The British market remains a key source of visitors to Corfu. Jet2 is expanding its service from Luton, with flights starting on 1 April, while routes from Gatwick and Bournemouth have also been announced.
Discovery of rare indigenous grape variety and launch of new wine at Leivadiotis Winery
CORFU. Corfu’s winemaking tradition meets the future: The winery will open its doors to the public on Sunday 8 November, from 11:00 to 19:00, at its premises in Halikounas, Corfu.
Corfu at WTM: London meetings focus on 2027 season
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region has its own stand at the 3–5 November exhibition, with participating businesses from Corfu.
Ten days of contemporary dance in Corfu with ION Arts Festival
CORFU. From 6 to 15 November, ION_on move returns with performances, dance films, workshops and discussions. Organised by Garage21, the festival brings acclaimed artists from the Greek and international dance scene to Corfu.
Fuel subsidy extended until 15 November
ATHENS. Total savings of 40 cents per litre on heating oil, 20 cents on diesel and 10 cents on unleaded petrol. The subsidy extension will cost €35 million.
Kerkyra Seaways ticket offices relocate to Corfu Port
CORFU. Passengers travelling with Kerkyra Seaways on the Corfu–Igoumenitsa route can now find the company΄s ticket offices next to the new ferry terminal.
Corfu Municipal and Regional Theatre invited to “Raid Festival 2026” in Italy
CORFU. On Monday 2 November, at the “Spazio Arena” in Avellino, the Corfu Municipal and Regional Theatre, in collaboration with the “Iros Angelos Dance Theatre”, will present the dance theatre production “Icarus / Icaro”.
Ionian University included in Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities
CORFU. The Ionian University has been included in the Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities.
Exploring Corfu’s fortified heritage: A guided walk through the Old Fortress
CORFU. Saturday, 31 October, at 10:30 am, starting at the entrance to the Old Fortress.
Corfu Lykeio Ellinidon “Authentic Traditions”
CORFU. An encounter with Greek tradition through authentic costumes, jewellery and objects from a bygone era.
28th October anniversary celebrated in Corfu
CORFU. Large crowds turn out for celebrations marking the national “OCHI” Day — festivities culminate in student and military parade.
28 October: Freedom, National Unity and Democracy
CORFU. Statements marking the 86th “OCHI” (NO) anniversary from Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas, MPs Dimitris Biaggis and Alexandros Avlonitis, Regional Governor Yiannis Trepeklis, and North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris.
