Russia
Absence of Russian visitors noticeable in Corfu
CORFU. In hotels and catering establishments the absence has been covered by visitors from other countries.
Admiral Ushakov memorial vandalised
CORFU. Russian Ambassador describes it as another anti-Russian act against our common cultural heritage.
Ionian University becomes ‘foster parent’ of students from Ukraine and Russia
CORFU. The Dean pledged to provide them with free accommodation and food, as well as psychological support, if necessary, through the responsible structures of the University.
Stricter checks on travellers from Russia due to Delta Covid variant
ATHENS. From 30 June all travellers arriving from Russia must have certification of a negative PCR or rapid test whether or not they are vaccinated.
Impressive Russian wooden frigate ΄Shtandart΄ in Corfu
CORFU. Shtandart is an exact replica of the 1703 frigate built by Peter the Great to defend St. Petersburg.
΄Round table΄ meeting between Corfu and Mordovia
CORFU. Further collaboration between Corfu and Russia was discussed - economy, tourism and cultural exchanges between the two regions.
Russian Black Sea Fleet band put on concert in Old Town Hall Square
CORFU. The concert in the Old Town Hall Square on Sunday evening was part of the 17th Hellenic-Russian Week.
Guided tours of the Russian frigate Admiral Makarov in Corfu Port
CORFU. The Corfu public have the opportunity to visit the frigate from the Black Sea Fleet while it is moored in the port.
Russian frigate Admiral Makarov in Corfu Port - open to the public
CORFU. The frigate Admiral Makarov from the Black Sea Fleet has been in Corfu Port since Friday.
Traditional Russian fairy tale "Masha and the Bear" at Mon Repos
CORFU. "Masha and the Bear" is a classic Russian fairy tale for children.
Culmination of the Russian gastronomical feast!
CORFU. Dishes from Pskov and Perm were the highlights of the first two days in Corfu and tonight the Russian Gastronomy Week in Athens and Corfu will culminate in Kontokali with a dinner including dishes from Northern Russia.
Russian Gastronomy Week in Athens and Corfu
CORFU. Russian Gastronomy Week 22 - 27 October will begin in Athens and finish in Corfu.
Two Russian cigarette smugglers caught by Corfu Customs
CORFU. The two Russians had been systematically smuggling cigarettes say the Customs Authorities.
The plans of Russian magnate Dmitry Rybolovlev for the Ionian
CORFU. The Skorpios Island owner΄s representative met with the Ionian Islands Regional Governor.
Exhibition opening: 3rd International Christian Culture Philanthropic Festival - ΄Russia-Greece through the centuries΄
CORFU. The 3rd International Christian Culture Philanthropic Festival - ΄Russia-Greece through the centuries΄ is taking place in Corfu 9 - 11 August.
Greek Foreign Ministry reveals that Russian organization, which is also active in Corfu, is linked to the Russian Secret Service
ATHENS. The Greek Foreign Ministry has revealed that the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society in Greece (which is also active in Corfu) is an organization created by the czars’ secret services with a view to de-Hellenize the patriarchates of the Middle East.
3rd International Christian Culture Philanthropic Festival - ΄Russia-Greece through the centuries΄
CORFU. The 3rd International Christian Culture Philanthropic Festival - ΄Russia-Greece through the centuries΄ is taking place in Corfu again this year from 9th to 11th August.
Woman drowns at Glyfada beach
CORFU. At just after 19:30 last night some bathers on Glyfada beach saw a body near the rocks at the end of the beach.
