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Old Fortress to be lit up in orange on the initiative of Corfu Soroptimists
CORFU. 16-day global campaign for the elimination of violence against women.
Over 100k international passenger arrivals in Corfu in October!
CORFU. The latest data from Fraport confirms the general public impression and the figures from businesses and other professionals.
International flights: Best ever October thanks to low-cost airlines
CORFU. High expectations for the start of the new season in March 2022.
New cycle of donations to the Ionian Islands by Austrian Association ‘Griechenlandhilfe’
The International Hellenic Association (a non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan organisation based in Delaware, US), has, for some years now, among many other projects, started a programme to support and repopulate small Aegean and Ionian islands.
Tombrou thanks those who contributed to the organisation of the Ioannis Capodistrias conference
CORFU. The total cost of organising the three events that took place during the summer, as well as the abovementioned conference, was €28,000.
High international flight arrival figures continue in September
CORFU. The high numbers continued in September according to the Civil Aviation Employees΄ Union President Dimitris Roussos.
August international arrivals in Corfu at same level as 2019!
CORFU. The increase in tourist arrivals despite the pandemic has led to numbers that are the same as those for August 2019 - the year considered to be the best in the history of Greek tourism.
Good start to August for Corfu tourism
CORFU. For the first time this season UK tops the list of international flight arrivals.
52 international flight arrivals tomorrow - May figures for Corfu
CORFU. There were just under 15,000 international flight arrivals at Corfu AIrport in May, according to the latest Fraport data.
Free admission to Achillion Palace on Tuesday for Corfiots
CORFU. Visitors will be admitted free on production of their ID Card and between 08:00 and 20:00 there will be free guided tours.
΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Band to take part in 6th International Conference of Hellenic Symphonic Bands
CORFU. ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Band, conducted by Socrates Anthis, has been invited to take part in the 6th International Conference of Hellenic Symphonic Bands. Enimerosi was present at the recording.
Tourist Guides to hold sit-down protest in Liston on Sunday 21 February
CORFU. As part of the nationwide protest on International Tourist Guide Day Corfu guides will be holding a peaceful sit-down protest in Liston at 11:30 on Sunday 21 February.
Vaccination will not be a prerequisite for travel says Tourism Minister
ATHENS. "Despite the new circumstances - not only Covid-19, but also Brexit - the UK will again be a big market for Greece this year."
Corfu and Heraklion to work together with Cruise Lines International Association for sustainable tourism
Local authorities in Corfu and Heraklion have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism.
Voluntary clean-up of seabed at Corfu Old Port
CORFU. The clean-up is part of the International Coastal Cleanup Campaign - Meet up at ΄Kaikia΄ at 11:00 on Friday 23 October.
Huge drop in Spanish tourism due to COVID-19
(CGTN Europe). A total of 15.7 million foreign tourists visited Spain between January and August, around 73 percent fewer than in the same period last year, according to the country΄s National Statistics Institute (INE).
Germany opens borders despite rising number of cases
(CGTN Europe). Despite rising infection rates, Germany has lifted its blanket warning against travelling to all countries outside the European Union. Although it has warned its citizens against travel to several European countries including Belgium, Wales, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and Iceland.
Another star infected
(CGTN Europe) Germany΄s Chancellor Angela Merkel said she will do everything in her power to avoid another national lockdown but admitted "a difficult phase is ahead."
