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Costly waste management, structural deadlocks, and what could change
CORFU. The dependence on transporting mixed waste off the island, the extremely costly logistics, the low recycling rates resulting from obvious and long-standing mismanagement, as well as the chronic understaffing of the cleaning service, have created a model that places suffocating pressure on both municipal charges and the municipality’s finances.
New Gouvia–Kontokali school complex project advances
CORFU. The Local Urban Plan for the construction of a 12-class primary school and kindergarten at the ‘Panagia’ site has been approved. The project, with a budget of €5.35 million, has already secured funding and a contractor is in place.
Power cuts 8 May
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 8 May in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Alternative Cultural Workshop 94th ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of cheese products
CORFU. Saturday 23 May.
Introduction of v-Corfu project to students at Corfu Prison Second Chance School
CORFU. On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026.
Belgrade 14th Junior High School visits Corfu Music School
CORFU. An educational and cultural meeting within the framework of Greek–Serbian relations.
Complaints about condition of Karousades Junior High School
CORFU. Structural cracks, subsidence, and flooding are fueling growing concern, as engineering reports have yet to be finalised.
Inter-association committee calls for free access and new management model for Mon Repos beach
CORFU. Alternative management models are also on the table, with a social and collaborative approach.
Bronze Award for V-Museum Corfu: Digital ‘heart’ of Corfu shines at Tourism Awards 2026
CORFU. Elisavet Pravita and Ioannis Kanakaris win award in the ‘New Museums and Visitable Cultural Sites’ category.
A Love Story Reimagined: Wedding Proposals & Vow Renewals in Santorini
Where Every Moment Feels Like a Scene from a Dream
΄Estia΄ connects Corfu and Serbia
CORFU. Saturday 2 May at Garitsa & Anemomylos Park.
Corfu participants earn distinctions in 2026 Panhellenic STEM Final
CORFU. 1 gold medal, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals
87-year-old British tourist reported missing in Klimatia
CORFU. Authorities are continuing their search to locate him – attempts had yielded no results as of midnight Wednesday.
Visit of new Ambassador of Ireland to Old Town Hall
CORFU. Mr. Skourtis presented information concerning Corfu’s historical and cultural development over time, emphasising its role as a meeting place of diverse cultural influences.
Aragosta Beach Club: Grand return to Paleokastrítsa – Summer opening on May 1!
CORFU. The ultimate summer “must-visit” in Corfu opens its doors for an unforgettable season.
Demolition of Messonghi jetty put on hold: Contractor resigns
CORFU. Dismantling operation left in limbo – Awaiting a new bidding process.
Corfu at the pinnacle: historic success for Corfu Beer in London!
CORFU. Four international awards at the ‘London Beer Competition 2026’ for the 20th anniversary of the Corfu Brewery.
Corfu triumphs at National Robotics Competition: Island pupils sweep the medals
‘The Pharaoh’s Engineers’ won first prize – Judges were impressed by their strong grasp of physics and engineering.
