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Info Day on project “Coastal Heritage Network”
CORFU. The project aims to promote cultural tourism through the valorisation of the Adriatic-Ionian Coastal Route by creating a network of historic built heritage hallmarks across the cross-border area.
Corfu MP Stefanos Gikas: €30,000 emergency funding for the Old Fortress
ATHENS. The funding concerns the preparation of a study for the stabilisation of the rocky slopes in the southeastern part of the Old Fortress.
“Kerkyraion Istoria” video tribute for 1821 Revolution exhibition at Latin Chapel
CORFU. The exhibition dedicated to the 1821 Revolution by the Corfu Inspectorate of Antiquities at the Latin Chapel in the Old Fortress is still open.
Police arrest Ministry of Culture officials at Old Fortress
Police closed the entrance to the Old Fortress. Some stayed inside and others outside. Trouble with the theatrical performance, the access to the Sailing Club and the businesses.
Culture Minister: Special needs access at Corfu Old Fortress
CORFU. Access for those with special needs in selected parts of Corfu Old Fortress and Old Town.
“1821/2021 Contemporary Greek Art” exhibition at Latin Chapel
CORFU. Opening on Tuesday, 3 August at 20:00, at the Latin Chapel in the Old Fortress.
Man pulled out of sea dead near Old Fortress
CORFU. The body was spotted by nearby boats and the police and Coastguard were called.
Corfu Events Organisation (OKE) - Epitaphios at Church of St.George, Old Fortress
CORFU. The procession was held outside the church.
International media in Corfu following death of Prince Philip
CORFU. The international media are in Corfu to photograph and film Mon Repos Palace and the Church of St. George at the Old Fortress as well as collect and broadcast historical material.
Open-air market car park to be turned into open-air theatre
CORFU. The contractor began work digging up the asphalt on Thursday morning.
Clean-up at the Old Fortress - bulky waste from Public Library removed
CORFU. The bulky waste left after the improvement work to the National Archives Centre and the Public Library was removed.
Wreaths laid at the Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Museum exhibition opens
CORFU. The German Ambassador attended the wreath laying at the Holocaust Memorial on Saturday 24th - The Greek Jewish Museum exhibition opened at the Old Fortress.
Casta Diva concert tonight at Old Fortress
CORFU. The Casta Diva concert, in tribute to Barbara Gavakou, takes place at the Old Fortress on Monday 3 August at 21:30.
Tourist Information Kiosks reopening in San Rocco and Old Fortress
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipal Tourism Department is reopening the kiosks and will also be providing visitor information using other modern methods.
Replacement of old wooden bridge in Contra Fossa
CORFU. Corfu Inspectorate of Antiquities is replacing the small bridge in Contra Fossa.
Corfu hotel employees protest in Old Fortress
CORFU. Following their convoys with cars and motorcycles hotel and catering union protestors marched on foot to the Old Fortress.
Work has begun on cleaning Old Fortress walls
CORFU. Following the cleaning work at the New Fortress work has now begun at the Old Fortress.
Team has arrived in Corfu to fix the Old Fortress ΄cross΄
CORFU. A team of engineers from Athens Polytechnic has come to Corfu to stabilise the cross at the Old Fortress.
