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What΄s happening with the Merlin Estate?
CORFU. Recent reports have linked the 609-stremma site to new investors, but this information remains unconfirmed. The owner, however, is indeed considering a sale or joint development of the property, while it remains unclear whether Ikos’ earlier interest still stands.
Alternative Cultural Workshop ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of aromatic plants – essential oils – organic honey
CORFU. Saturday 31 October.
Vouniatades Choir heads to Sicily for major concert in Catania
CORFU. The choir will perform at the historic church of Nobile Arciconfraternita dei Bianchi from 8 to 14 November.
“Corfu–Peristeres” sailing race on Saturday
CORFU. The open-sea sailing race “Corfu–Peristeres”, organised by the Gouvia Marina Sailing Club, gets underway at 10 am on Saturday, 24 October. The race covers a distance of 18 nautical miles.
Ministry pledges €150,000 for pumping stations in local communities
CORFU. The Coordinating Committee of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Community Presidents has announced the first positive response to its demands. The DEYAK study and formal approval of the funding are still pending.
Corfu cruise passenger numbers head towards one million in 2026
CORFU. Passenger arrivals have reached 887,260 to date, according to Stefanos Gikas. The revenue allocated to the Municipality of Central Corfu from the cruise passenger levy has totalled €1.73 million over the 15 months since the measure was introduced.
Education protest: “Taking to the streets for the school we dream of”
CORFU. Mass protest by teachers, parents and pupils demanding pay rises, staff shortages to be addressed and public education to be strengthened
NATO exercise involving 17 countries in Adriatic and Ionian Seas
CORFU. Naval and air forces from 17 allied countries are taking part in Neptune Strike 26-4. Greek vessels are also participating in the exercise.
Containers of waste from Diapontia Islands by roadside
CORFU. The photograph shows a row of metal containers outside the fenced facility. The transport of waste from the Diapontia Islands to Corfu has a history of problems. The question is why the containers remain at this particular location.
Turkish ship “Anadolu” in Ionian Sea for NATO exercise
CORFU. A Turkish statement confirms the warship’s participation in a NATO operation in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Scheduled general water supply outage in town and suburbs
CORFU. Wednesday 21 October, from 09:00 to 14:00.
“Like Japanese Paper”: Educational programme at Corfu Museum of Asian Art
CORFU. An immersive introduction to Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing for 5th and 6th grade primary school pupils. Registration: Contact the Secretariat, Angeliki Tryfona, on 26610 30443 (ext. 27).
Students from Novi Sad in Corfu – A friendship rooted in history
CORFU. Fifty top-performing pupils from Novi Sad, Serbia, visited Corfu and were welcomed at the Old Town Hall as part of the twinning relationship between the two towns. The gathering, which featured songs in both Greek and Serbian, highlighted the historic ties between the two peoples, forged on the island during the First World War.
Corfu dons pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Week
CORFU. 19–25 October: A week dedicated to the power of prevention, raising awareness and hope for the future.
Digital map to assess how much tourism Ionian Islands can sustain
CORFU. Ionian University is beginning work on a system that will collect data on tourism and its impact on residents’ daily lives. The aim is to help local authorities identify where and when infrastructure comes under the greatest pressure, enabling them to plan interventions more effectively.
Protest greets arrival of Israeli cruise ship ΄Crown Iris΄ at Corfu Port
CORFU. Protesters voiced their opposition to the cruise ship docking and Israeli tourists disembarking, as police and coastguard forces were present.
Heavy police presence for Israeli Ambassador’s visit to Corfu
CORFU. A limited programme of engagements included a visit to the Synagogue and social meetings. Eyewitnesses described an unusually heavy police presence. No protests were reported.
Five Ionian University academics named among the world’s leading scientists
CORFU. All five are from the School of Environment, with research focused on environmental science and food science. The ranking is based on bibliometric indicators and the impact of their scientific publications.
