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Heavy police presence for Israeli Ambassador’s visit to Corfu
CORFU. A limited programme of engagements included a visit to the Synagogue and social meetings. Eyewitnesses described an unusually heavy police presence. No protests were reported.
Tragic death of baby
CORFU. An eight-month-old baby was taken by ambulance to Corfu General Hospital, where doctors confirmed the infant’s death. Initial reports suggest the baby may have suffered a fall.
Israeli ambassador to visit Corfu on Saturday
CORFU. At the invitation of the Hoteliers’ Association – Visit to the Synagogue and meeting with the Jewish Community
New Israeli ambassador to visit Corfu in October
CORFU. Pninát Yanai’s visit is expected to take place in mid-October. The programme of her meetings on the island has not yet been announced.
Karoubatika residents at their wits’ end over landslide and neglected roads
CORFU. Letter of protest to Central Corfu Municipality Technical Services Department – Risk of roads being cut off, even for ambulances.
The town that burned as the Axis crumbled
CORFU. The island’s strategic position, at the entrance to the Adriatic and facing the Italian and Albanian coasts, brought Corfu to the centre of military operations following Italy’s capitulation. On the night of 13–14 September 1943, the Luftwaffe launched a devastating incendiary bombing raid on the town.
Albania:‘Flamingo Revolution’ enters its 83rd day
TIRANA. The environmental protest that emerged in opposition to major tourism investments has evolved into a months-long anti-government movement. On Friday, the 83rd consecutive protest was held, with no reliable estimate of the number of participants, while the demands are now directed openly against the Rama government.
250th Anniversary of American Independence celebrated in Corfu with Guilfoyle aboard luxury yacht
CORFU. U.S. Ambassador to Italy and billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta hosted his guests aboard the superyacht ΄Boardwalk΄, anchored in Corfu Port, as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Party in Doukades – Part 2! Passepartou The Band returns
CORFU. On Saturday 8 August, grab your friends and come along — let’s make history again!
Traditional ΄panigiri΄ in Barbati
CORFU. Friday 17 July outside Agia Marina Church.
The price of modernisation: From 1830s Greece to the Albania of Zvërnec
Prompted by Jared Kushner’s €4 billion investment in the Albanian coast and the widespread backlash it has sparked, Richard Pine examines the enduring dilemma of modernisation. He argues that the real story is not so much about Albania as it is about the price Greece has paid—and continues to pay—in its effort to integrate into the Western economic and political reality, often at the expense of its productive base, cultural identity, and social cohesion.
Swimming prohibited in Ipsos because of sewerage works
CORFU. Emergency restrictions imposed by the Corfu Central Port Authority will be in force in the waters off Ipsos from Tuesday, June 30, until July 7, or until the completion of the works. In addition to a ban on swimming, vessel transit, boat anchoring, and fishing are also prohibited.
Coalition of associations pushes back against moorings in Garitsa, demanding protection for historic bay
CORFU. The Garitsa ‘To Alsos’ Association and the Association of Old Town Permanent Residents intervened in the Municipal Council discussion on Garitsa Bay, calling for any plans for moorings or a marina to be excluded and for the area to be designated as a site of historical memory and natural beauty.
Garitsa isn΄t the problem - it΄s a symptom
The controversy surrounding the moorings and the effort to preserve Garitsa Bay as an “open marina” is about more than a cherished waterfront. It raises broader concerns about how much development Corfu can sustain, the growing commercialisation of public space, and whether local people will remain connected to the sea that has long defined who they are.
What should we expect from Corfu’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan - and when?
CORFU. The publication of Corfu’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) in the Official Government Gazette formally establishes it, but does not mean it has been implemented. Pedestrians, cycling, public transport, and parking are at the heart of the plan, but each measure will require studies, approvals, and funding before it can move from the drawing board into reality.
Visit of British Embassy delegation to Old Town Hall
CORFU. During the discussion, the municipal representatives referred to Corfu’s long-standing relationship with the British market, which consistently remains one of the main sources of inbound tourism.
Albanians show how it΄s done
CORFU. In Zvërnec, people are not protesting over flags or ethnic identities. They are protesting for their land, the environment, and the right of local communities to have a say in the development of their region.
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.
