British
Minister for Tourism meets with British Ambassador
ATHENS. They discussed issues arising from the Thomas Cook collapse, the repatriation of British tourists which is ongoing at the moment and other matters such as Brexit and bilateral relations.
Deputy Regional Governor for Corfu meets with British Vice-consul
CORFU. Amongst the issues discussed were Brexit and the lives and security of Britons who visit or live permanently in Corfu.
Remembrance Sunday 2018 - Lest we forget
CORFU. This year Remembrance Sunday is commemorating the Centenary of the end of the First World War (1918 – 2018).
Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy in Athens conveys British concern about the rubbish to Corfu Mayor
CORFU. Following the concern expressed at this year΄s ABTA conference about refuse management the Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Athens James Bryce was sent to Corfu.
British woman΄s death in August 2017 had nothing to do with food poisoning
Coroner΄s statement.
Lecture by British Ambassador to Greece at Corfu Reading Society
CORFU. British Ambassador to Greece Kate Smith CMG will be giving a lecture entitled ΄British-Hellenic Friendship in Corfu΄ on Monday 6th August.
Cause of British tourist΄s death in Corfu in 2017 still unknown
CORFU. The British are saying it was food poisoning - The Director of Corfu Hospital says that they still don΄t have the results from the toxicology tests.
Letter from Ionian Islands Regional Administration to ABTA: In 10 days Corfu will have been cleaned up
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Governor assures British travel agents and tour operators that collection of refuse throughout the island will have been completed in 10 days.
On this day in history: Corfu 12 June
CORFU. 1844 - Led by the Bandiera brothers, a group of Italian revolutionaries leave Kanoni for Calabria to set up revolutionary groups there.
Corfu Literary Festival - A celebration of culture and cricket
CORFU. The English-language festival is taking place in Corfu 17 - 21 May with talks, workshops and cricket matches.
British father of two young hit-and-run victims commits suicide in Kavos
CORFU. The 37-year-old Briton was found hanged early on Thursday morning on the balcony of a rented apartment in Kavos, South Corfu. The evidence indicates suicide.
Brunch or ΄Dekatiano΄?: Traditional and modern ideas
Corfu Food & Wine Festival: The connection between British brunch and the Greek ‘dekatiano’ (mid-morning snack). The nutritional benefits, culture and sociability that develops from an extended breakfast.
International Culinary Get-Together in the Palace Gardens
CORFU. A ‘culinary’ stroll through the historical centre of Corfu....with a taste of Britain!
Meeting with Corfu British Vice Consulate
CORFU. Informal meeting with British Vice Consulate on March 26th.
British Rule - The Scots in Corfu, 1851
By Kostas Handrinos. A few years ago, I came across a 1998 calendar published by the Post Office Bank, which had photos of traditional Greek local costumes and musical instruments.
Remembrance Day 2017 – Lest we forget
CORFU. Remembrance Sunday is this weekend and there will be a special service at the Holy Trinity Church as 10.30am. This will be followed by a service at the British Cemetery at 11.45am, after which refreshments will be provided by the British Vice Consulate at the Holy Trinity Church.
