News

Driver, 30, killed in road accident
CORFU. Lefkimmi police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Single May Day demonstration in Corfu this year
CORFU. The workers΄ unions and the pensioners will gather at 11:00 at the Workers΄ Centre. Commemoration and honour events at the weekend. No ferry services in Corfu on Monday.

Phone call claiming explosive device aboard ferry boat
IGOUMENITSA. The ferry boat Ag. Theodora is being checked with specially trained dogs.

Ionian University opens office in USA
CORFU. The first Greek university office in the USA. The aim is to facilitate and cultivate collaborative relations with US universities.

Old Town Permanent Residents Association΄s statement regarding this year΄s Easter
Residents say that apart from a record number of visitors there was also a record of unaccountability this Easter.

Coach decides to park on Garitsa pavement!
CORFU. The coach parked on the pavement that has suffered damage over countless years.

Tragedy as pregnant woman loses premature baby at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The rapid deterioration in her condition did not allow enough time for transfer to another hospital by sea and no air transportation was available.

4 Corfu schools chosen to take part in Greek version of PISA programme
CORFU. Reactions from the educational community due to the categorisation of schools.

Two arrested with copper cables they had just stolen
CORFU. The cables were stolen from outside a technical company in Kallithea.

Uber taxis coming to Corfu
CORFU. Following on from Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini and Mykonos.

Corfu writer Danai Dragonea wins Award for Debuting Author for "Rain Island"
CORFU. Danai Dragonea won the award in the IBBY Greek section - Greek Children΄s Books 2023.

International Dance Day in Annunziata Square
CORFU. "We should dance through life, because walking is difficult."

Foreign national arrested with fake passport at Corfu Airport
CORFU. The man was attempting to illegally board a flight to Germany.

Pagi, Agios Georgios Green Spot twinned with ΄Clean Mani΄ Green Spot
CORFU. The extensive network of Green Spots in North Corfu inspired the ΄Clean Mani΄ Association to set up the first Green Spot in Western Mani Municipality.

Car thieves caught red-handed in Kanoni
CORFU. Police caught them as they were towing away a car with a lorry.

A clear No from the Municipal Council to the Alipa additional fee
CORFU. There was a strong presence of local professionals, concerned about the future of Alipa harbour, where they have been working for 30 years.

Sharp rise in childhood viruses again
CORFU. Children are being admitted to Corfu Hospital with gastroenteritis, tonsilitis and prolonged fever episodes.

Positive external evaluation for Department of Music Studies
CORFU. The International Evaluation Committee found that there is high quality and quantity of research and artistic activities and achievements of the faculty and research staff, as well as important distinctions, but also lack of sufficient teaching staff.