Albania-Corfu swim on 2 September

CORFU. Organised by the Ionian Environment Foundation in aid of charity.

Tourist boat catches fire between Paxos and Corfu

CORFU. The right engine of the boat caught fire but it was extinguished by those on board. Two coastguard vessels and two nearby boats rushed to the scene.

Achilleion Palace gardens open to the public until 31 October

CORFU. The outdoor area of the Achilleion Palace is now open to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to admire the restored marble statues in the gardens.

Achilleion Palace Imperial Gardens open to the public again

Fire still raging (13:30) - Coast Guard boats on standby in Acharavi

CORFU. The situation remains difficult with the winds strengthening.

Foreign national, 25, injured by speedboat in Paxos

Achilleion Palace gardens open to the public from 29 July

CORFU. Baron΄s renovated building will also be accessible as an exhibition area. Work at the Palace revealed impressive wall paintings that were covered in paint.

Busy North and Central Corfu beaches still without lifeguards

CORFU. Lifeguards and equipment are now being placed on busy South Corfu beaches.

Benitses Marina receives awards from Yacht Harbour Association

CORFU. The Benitses Marina has received three awards from the Yacht Harbour Association, which specialises in marine tourism worldwide.

ELT Excellence Gold Award for Healthy Little Eaters and Spyridoula Kokkali

CORFU. Healthy Little Eaters was set up by Spyridoula Kokkali΄s Foreign Language Centre in 2014 and has since been adopted by 80 Centres throughout Greece and Cyprus.

Central Corfu Municipality wins award for recycling websites

CORFU. In the framework of the 1st Annual Smart Cities Exhibition last Saturday at the Zappeion Hall.

Bollards placed along new pavement at Garitsa Park

CORFU. The bollards have been placed to prevent parking, which damages the pavement and obstructs pedestrians.

Man, 39, arrested for selling cocaine in Corfu Town

CORFU. The man was caught by the Drugs Squad and the Coastguard.

Corfu Garden Festival at Capodistrias Museum

CORFU. The Corfu Garden Festival started as a one-day event and has evolved into a week full of events, giving access to gardens throughout the island!

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.

Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting students receive awards at Old Town Hall

CORFU. On the initiative of Corfu Albert Cohen Association there was an awards ceremony at San Giacomo Old Town Hall in collaboration with the Ionian University Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting.

Central Corfu Municipality wins ΄Environmental Information΄ Award

CORFU. For the creation of the website recycle.corfu.gr.