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The scourge of regional inequality across the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Investment is on the rise, but the islands are struggling under the pressure. Uneven development and extreme seasonality demand a radical change in planning and the allocation of public resources. The new development programme cannot simply repeat the same old formula.
Corfu Municipal and Regional Theatre invited to “Raid Festival 2026” in Italy
CORFU. On Monday 2 November, at the “Spazio Arena” in Avellino, the Corfu Municipal and Regional Theatre, in collaboration with the “Iros Angelos Dance Theatre”, will present the dance theatre production “Icarus / Icaro”.
Ionian University included in Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities
CORFU. The Ionian University has been included in the Chinese Ministry of Education’s list of recognised Greek universities.
Corfu Lykeio Ellinidon “Authentic Traditions”
CORFU. An encounter with Greek tradition through authentic costumes, jewellery and objects from a bygone era.
Exploratory drilling: full Regional Council decision published
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority has published the full text of its decision on the Asopos-1 project. The positive opinion relates to the exploratory drilling, incorporates the 17 conditions set out in the relevant department’s recommendation, and provides for further political discussion if the exploration leads to development and exploitation. No monitoring body has yet been formally established, nor has a specific percentage of compensatory benefits been agreed for the Diapontia Islands.
Spatial planning with exceptions, tourism without limits
The issue is not about stopping every investment. It is about first answering a fundamental question: how much water is available, how much wastewater can the treatment facilities handle, how much waste can the system manage, and how many people can the island accommodate at the peak of the tourist season?
Digital map to assess how much tourism Ionian Islands can sustain
CORFU. Ionian University is beginning work on a system that will collect data on tourism and its impact on residents’ daily lives. The aim is to help local authorities identify where and when infrastructure comes under the greatest pressure, enabling them to plan interventions more effectively.
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.
Five Ionian University academics named among the world’s leading scientists
CORFU. All five are from the School of Environment, with research focused on environmental science and food science. The ranking is based on bibliometric indicators and the impact of their scientific publications.
Paleokastritsa: Call for lifeguards at Agios Petros and Agia Triada beaches
CORFU. Paleokastritsa Business Association is calling on the competent authorities to reconsider the negative decision on classifying Agios Petros and Agia Triada beaches as busy beaches and to ensure the provision of the required lifeguard protection.
Corfu pays, but who gets the money?
Cruise ships fill Corfu, but how much do they contribute towards the town’s needs? Why do Santorini and Mykonos collect four times as much in fees per passenger? Who decided that Corfu can cope with more while getting less?
It’s not just about drilling. It’s about a way of life.
We cannot say “no” to drilling and “yes” to a model of development that devours energy, water and natural resources. This contradiction does not invalidate the resistance. It reveals the need to change the very model of production. The problem is not just the drilling in the Ionian Sea. It is the economy that demands it and the way of life that sustains it.
Who is designing the new town?
The marina will reshape the coastline and add almost 20 stremma of new land. The question is: who is shaping the new Mantouki — the town’s Local Urban Plan or the marina’s investment plan?
΄Yes΄ for now
The “yes” to exploratory drilling merely puts the bigger confrontation off until later. For Corfu, though, the question remains: will it have a voice in decisions over oil and gas exploration in the Ionian, or will it regard the issue as beyond the remit of local government?
The Ionian Sea has wealth already
The Ionian already has its own wealth. Why risk its sea for a benefit that remains uncertain?
Corfu΄s silence
Hydrocarbon exploration in the Ionian is moving from plans to permission, the communities have stated their positions, and Epirus has issued its opinion. The drilling has a specific position. Does Corfu?
Power cuts 16-18 September
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 September in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
We demand protection for Garitsa Bay from marine pollution
CORFU. “…we gave a statement to the competent investigating authorities regarding the major marine pollution observed in Garitsa Bay on the evening of 31 August.”
