Achilleion Palace: European Commission approves project funding through new ESPA

CORFU. Now the Hellenic Public Properties Co (ETAD) needs to initially handle the closure of the old contract, and then proceed with the submission of a technical study dossier in order to enable the decision for inclusion in the new programming period.

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

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.

΄Mantzaros΄ Woodwind Ensemble concert at Achilleion Palace

CORFU. Saturday 3 September at 20:30 in the Achilleion Palace Museum colonnade.

Blue Birds Jazz Night at Achilleion Palace

CORFU. The concert will take place in the museum colonnade.

Greek PM visits Achilleion Palace

CORFU. Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the accompanying Government team chose the iconic Achilleion Palace as the first port of call on their visit to Corfu.

€10m for Acheillion Palace - the first place Mitsotakis will visit in Corfu

CORFU. The funding is for inside the building itself as well as the garden and surrounding area.

Problems at Achilleion Palace - Museum staff staging work stoppage

CORFU. The President of Achilleion Workers΄ Union is complaining that the new Director has been flaunting his authority with sharp reprimands and criticisms of the staff.

"Corfu Remembers" - Special event including Empress Elisabeth exhibition at Museum of Asian Art

CORFU. Albert Cohen Society is organising a special event "Corfu Remembers" dedicated to Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

2,000 children visit Corfu historical sites on International Tourist Guide Day

CORFU. Corfu school pupils were given free guided tours on 21 and 22 February on the occasion of the International Tourist Guide Day.

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania honoured at Achilleion Palace

CORFU. The Archbishop, who has roots in the Ionian Islands, was touched by the warm welcome he received.

Achilleion Palace cordoned off - Lefkimmi protest aborted

CORFU. Lefkimmi residents΄ intended demonstration with banners outside the Achilleion Palace was nipped in the bud.

Lefkimmi residents to hold protest demonstration at Achilleion Palace

CORFU. The demonstration against the landfill will take place during the opening ceremony of the Ionian Islands Diaspora Conference with Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania.

Good turnout for this year΄s Corfu Run - see the photos here

CORFU. Athletes from the whole of Greece as well as from abroad took part in the Corfu Run - organized by Corfu Runners for the second year running.

The 2nd Corfu Run set off this morning from outside the Achilleion Palace

CORFU. The runners will cover 11km and finish at Liston.

2nd Corfu Run

CORFU. Corfu Runners is organizing the ΄2nd corfu run by spor_tech 11km΄ on Sunday 10th June.