News
British tourist, 40, killed in quad bike accident in North Corfu
CORFU. His 14-year-old son was injured and taken to hospital after the vehicle came off the road in Almyros.
29-year-old worker to leave ICU after improvement in condition
CORFU. The condition of the injured Central Corfu municipal cleaning service worker has noticeably improved. He has regained consciousness, is communicating normally, and doctors estimate that he will soon be transferred from the Intensive Care Unit to a hospital ward.
Accident in Kotsela
CORFU. Two vehicles were involved in a collision resulting in material damage but no injuries.
Man, 29, who fell from refuse truck remains in critical but stable condition
CORFU. He remains hospitalised in the ICU, three days after the serious workplace accident that occurred during refuse collection.
Strong winds dislodge section of Municipal Theatre roof
CORFU. Emergency services were swiftly mobilised and Mantzarou Street was closed to traffic.
Tourist season begins with double-digit growth at Corfu International Airport
CORFU. Passenger traffic at Corfu International Airport increased by 11% in April, with more than 189,000 passengers passing through the airport. The performance significantly exceeds the average growth rate of airports managed by Fraport Greece.
18 Blue Flags awarded to Corfu in 2026 – Improvement after last year’s drop
CORFU. This year, Corfu was awarded 18 Blue Flags — two more than in 2025 — but it has not yet returned to the performance levels of previous years.
Woman, 54, arrested for attempted murder of partner
CORFU. Domestic incident involving a knife in town – prompt police response led to the arrest of the woman involved.
Food service and hospitality businesses to close on May 21 amid escalating conflict with Municipality, inspections, and Ephorate of Antiquities
CORFU. The Corfu catering business owners’ association has unanimously decided to proceed with a complete closure of businesses, protesting fines, unequal enforcement, restrictions on music, and pressure related to licensing and operating conditions, with the Garitsa Park case as a focal point of the dispute.
Future of treatment plant uncertain amid changes to national waste management strategy
CORFU. The project in Temploni has been contracted, but construction has not yet begun, as funding, technical planning, and the residual waste management model are being changed across the country.
€1.9 million allocated by Regional Authority to Municipality for Mon Repos
CORFU. With the funding of €1.9 million, the historic estate will become an organised, safe, and accessible space for every resident and visitor.
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.
