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International tender for 22 regional airports
ATHENS. The Superfund is initiating an international tender to concession 22 regional airports for around 40 years, with the goal of upgrading infrastructure, improving services, and boosting regional development.
Tourism, Nature and Culture: Fresh approaches at the NEST Conference in Corfu
CORFU. Corfu is hosting the international NEST conference on Thursday and Friday, April 23–24, bringing together leading scientists and stakeholders to focus on sustainable and resilient tourism, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean and the challenges of climate change.
French frigate ΄Alsace΄ in Corfu Port
CORFU. The ship΄s construction began in 2016 at the DCNS shipyards in Lorient, it was launched in 2019, and it entered service in 2021. Since then, it has been based at the naval base in Toulon.
565 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. Police checked 1,790 vehicles.
Local tax increase cancelled in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands Municipality – Implications for locals
ATHENS. The annulment of the increase in municipal taxes in Corfu by the Council of State will lead to refunds through offsets for amounts paid in 2025, but it does not definitively close the issue, as the municipality may return with a new, legally valid decision for the future.
When will cruise ships that managed to get out of Strait of Hormuz start arriving here too?
PIRAEUS. The main ships managed to depart in time and are already being repositioned, allowing for the smooth restart of the season in the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, and consequently the Ionian from early May onwards.
No biometric checks required for British tourists in 2026
ATHENS. So far, no formal regulation has been issued—such as publication in the Government Gazette—and there is no known EU-level exemption from the EES regulation.
Man, 28, arrested for stealing from coin-operated car washes
CORFU. Along with two accomplices who are still at large, he stole about €200.
΄Lucky΄ boy, 17, falls from scaffolding but lands on balcony
CORFU. Major operation by the Fire Service in the town center – the young man was rescued with only minor injuries.
Water outage in Koulines due to fault in main pipeline
CORFU. Problems in the surrounding area – repairs are currently in progress.
Online platform for land plot clearing now open – Deadline: April 30
CORFU. Non-compliance carries severe administrative penalties and hefty fines.
Ionian Sea: Drilling operation that could reshape region
CORFU. The first drilling in Block 2 is drawing near, but success is far from certain. If a field is discovered, development will centre on Igoumenitsa, while Corfu will face challenges to its image and environment.
Estimated 20,000 visitors over Easter
CORFU. Corfu didn’t match last year’s performance, but Easter came early this year, and there’s also the war… So, not too bad.
Resurrection celebration in Corfu Town
CORFU. The Old Town came alive as the Resurrection was celebrated in spectacular fashion.
Increased waiting times for non-EU travellers
ATHENS. Entry/Exit System (EES) now in effect – What it means for travellers in Corfu.
Vandalism of municipal lighting network
CORFU. Recent reports indicate that the network has been repeatedly tampered with in various areas of the town.
Fuel Pass platform now open - how to submit your application
ATHENS. The Fuel Pass platform is now live. Eligible applicants can apply via TaxisNet and receive the subsidy on a digital card or in their bank account (IBAN), even within 48 hours.
Palm Sunday in Corfu - St.Spyridon procession
CORFU. The religious ceremony was established in 1629, in commemoration of the island’s salvation from the plague, and since then it has been repeated every year on the same day.
