News

Meeting on airport wildlife management
CORFU. Petros Lavranos - President of the Halikiopoulou Lagoon Cultural and Environmental Association

Lorry hits electricity pole leading to power outage
CORFU. According to information received, the damage will be repaired by this evening, around 17:00, due to the severity.

Establishment of ΄Tourism and Business Committee΄ by North Corfu business owners
CORFU. It was agreed that this committee would meet at regular intervals, bringing forward ideas and actionable proposals.

Corfu Palace Hotel undergoing complete renovation and will remain closed in 2025
CORFU. Transition from the Past to the Future – A New Chapter for Corfu΄s Iconic Hotel

Possible prohibition of heavy vehicles in historic centre
CORFU. The measure was rejected last year because, when it was discussed, the market had not been informed. Disruption and changes to the paving due to the necessary work by DEDDIE to prevent power outages from recurring in the heart of the season.

Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers President speaks to Enimerosi - We want better cooperation with the government and local authorities
The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Chatzis, in an exclusive interview with Enimerosi and Giorgos Katsaitis, answered questions about everything and everyone.

Kontra Fossa clean-up
CORFU. Tons of rotten boats, old nets and tools, as well as personal belongings of fishermen that were abandoned there.

Central Corfu Mayor: The truth about the Municipal Cleaning Service tax
CORFU. "The data from our Municipality΄s Financial Service, concerning the annual deficit it presents, the waste management... and the numbers speak for themselves!"

Removal of objects placed in public spaces
CORFU. "If the objects are placed there again, the provisions of the Cleanliness Regulation will be enforced, with the imposition of the corresponding fines and their removal once again."

Immediate action taken to deal with damage in North Corfu from heavy rainfall
CORFU. Landslide on Kastellani Gyrou provincial road and collapse of the retaining wall of Agios Ioannis Church in Pagi.

Fire in abandoned town centre building
CORFU. The fire broke out inside the building, which contained a lot of rubbish.

694 driving offences in Ionian Islands last week
CORFU. 414 of the offences were in Corfu.

Corfu Port Authority forum on cruises
CORFU. It seems like a response to the critical remarks, both official and unofficial, regarding the burden of cruises and their impact on the local economy. Its endorsement under the auspices of the Ministry of Island Policy is credited to the Corfiot Deputy Minister, Stefanos Gikas.

International festival in Old Town
CORFU. The restoration of Evia and Thrace after the fires is continuing. Diazoma became known nationwide for its efforts to protect and promote ancient theatres. Will it also collaborate with the Central Corfu Municipality?

DIADEYAK request for energy debt subsidy in hands of Minister of Environment and Energy
CORFU. Corfu remains in a state of emergency until February 27. It is expected that within the remaining time, work on the network will have begun to reduce leaks, which are estimated to reach 50%.

Assignment of urban planning study for Central Municipality finally being signed
CORFU. The signing was delayed by almost two years, thus limiting the time for its implementation. However, it comes at perhaps the most critical moment, as urban planning issues are pressing for a solution.

What Regional Authority says about roundabouts in Corfu
CORFU. Only preliminary studies, not final studies, have been submitted to the Regional Authority for the construction of roundabouts in Corfu.

If the government doesn΄t impose a cruise tax, the municipality will
CORFU. The tourism promotion plan was approved by majority vote. A heated discussion arose regarding the cost of such tourism development. Mayor Poulimenos is considering imposing a per capita fee on board in cooperation with shipping companies.