News
Town centre and suburbs without electricity due to fault in Alepou
CORFU. DEDDIE crews are actively carrying out repair operations.
Road accident at Ekati causing major traffic delays
CORFU. Lorry and car involved in collision, causing only minor damage.
Apartment fire in Polych. Konstanta — Prompt response from firefighters
CORFU. The fire started from the kitchen extractor hood.
Today, accountability; the day after tomorrow, reimposition of 2025 increases
CORFU. The issue of improperly collected payments and possible refunds to residents is being brought before the Municipal Council by Giorgos Karydis, while the municipal administration cites financial inability.
New Schengen checks raise fears of queues at Corfu airport and port
CORFU. The full implementation of the European Entry/Exit System increases the processing time for non-EU passengers, raising concerns about delays for summer arrivals at the airport and port.
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.
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.
Road accident in Tzavros on Saturday evening
CORFU. Serious car crash causing significant material damage – Traffic police investigating the causes.
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.
Who benefits and who loses from ‘untouched’ Halikouna
CORFU. Growing anger in the community of Agios Matthaios and the wider Lake Korission area. The Municipality is being called on to give clear and practical responses.
Halikounas: Delayed implementation of decision provokes reactions
CORFU. The concept of the ‘untrodden beach’ has existed since 2023, but 2026 is the year when its real implementation is being attempted. In Halikounas, the protection of nature is clashing with old permits, long-standing practices, and the pressure of tourism.
744 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. Police checked 2,136 vehicles.
107 violations of crash helmet law in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. There were 475 police checks.
Road accident in Tzavros: Car hits father and daughter
CORFU. A 63-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were taken to the hospital after being hit by a car on Monday evening – The 49-year-old driver was arrested.
Athens-Corfu bus comes off road in Agrinio - all 39 passengers unharmed
CORFU. Despite the acident, all 39 passengers left the vehicle safe and unharmed, with no injuries reported.
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.
