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Prison Park: Three months on, still at ‘square one’
CORFU. Residents are turning to the Forestry Department, alleging that the combustible material remains in place and calling for immediate clearing, fire-protection infrastructure and a management plan.
Benitses bypass: five years on, still at the study stage
CORFU. Corfu MP Dimitris Biangis is bringing the project back before Parliament, calling on four ministries to complete the outstanding studies, costing €1.72 million, and secure funding.
Canal d’Amour: Dolphin that washed up in shallows did not survive
CORFU. Immediate response from the North Corfu Municipality, ODEK and “ARION” – The cause of death will be investigated by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Scheduled water supply outage in Viros
CORFU. Wednesday, 9 September – Water network replacement works in Babouri.
Alternative Cultural Workshop ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of cheese products
CORFU. Saturday 19 September.
Global scientific recognition for Corfu olive oil “The Governor”
CORFU. A study by Louisiana State University confirms the anti-cancer effects of oleocanthal against colorectal cancer in laboratory animals.
Corfu takes centre stage in modern aortic surgery
CORFU. For three days, Corfu has become a meeting point for leading vascular surgeons from Greece and abroad, at a new scientific forum symbolically associated with the name of Ioannis Capodistrias.
Road closed to traffic in Acharavi for resurfacing
CORFU. Wednesday, 2 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, 3 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Archelon: Discover the world of the sea turtle! Come and see a sea turtle nest excavation!
CORFU. Archelon invites us to two unique public sea turtle nest excavations at Kanoula Beach in Corfu — Friday, 28 and Saturday, 29 August.
Corfu internet: Please hold the line...
CORFU. An outdated copper network, limited fibre-optic coverage, gaps in connectivity and the summer overload are keeping the island in digital limbo. – Even POS transactions are experiencing difficulties.
Fire Service urges caution as weather conditions are extremely dangerous
CORFU. We are now in the fourth month of the fire season, and conditions are expected to be EXTREMELY dangerous in the coming days.
How much it costs to go swimming in Corfu in 2026
CORFU. From €15–20 for a basic set of sun loungers to €90 or more for a full day at the beach for two people. Corfu tourism in 2026 — and the increasingly expensive experience surrounding the free sea.
15 engineers to assess Old Town’s structural integrity
CORFU. The Corfu branch of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) is forming working groups to assess and evaluate the structural resilience of buildings, networks and critical infrastructure against earthquakes and other natural disasters.
303 “Packages of Love” distributed by North Corfu Municipal Social Services
CORFU. The packages were distributed for the August 15 celebration.
Kinopiastes Local Council donates food to support residents in need
CORFU. A Warm Gesture of Solidarity – Food Donation
10+1 ΄secret beaches΄ in Paleokastritsa
Accessible only (or almost only) by sea, offering an alternative, unspoilt and “quiet” way to enjoy the Corfiot summer.
PAKOE: “Halikounas under scrutiny” – Calls for inspections and strict enforcement of environmental protection measures
CORFU. PAKOE alleges an attempt to weaken the protection status of Halikounas Beach following its designation as one of Greece΄s "Untouched Beaches." It is calling for immediate environmental inspections, an investigation into coastal concession permits, and the strict enforcement of environmental legislation.
Power cuts 5-6 August
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
