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Two people stranded on difficult trail between Kontogyalos and Glyfada
CORFU. The Fire Service and Ambulance Service responded immediately to carry out the rescue and provide first aid.
Diapontia Islands remain excluded from wind energy planning
CORFU. The new Special Spatial Planning Framework for Renewable Energy Sources does not reinstate the provision for an offshore wind farm – the plan was withdrawn in 2024 following opposition in Corfu.
Moscow, Nektarios and Saint Spyridon connection
MOSCOW. The transfer of the right hand of Saint Spyridon to Russia is more than simply a major pilgrimage event. Its official reception by Patriarch Kirill, and above all the presence of Archbishop Nektarios of Corfu, take on particular significance against the backdrop of the deep rift that the Ukrainian church issue has caused within the Orthodox Church.
West Nile Virus: No cases reported in Corfu – 157 cases nationwide
CORFU. The Municipality of Central Corfu is urging the public to take measures to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Corfu is not included on the list of affected or high-risk areas issued by the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
17.3% increase in cruise passengers, 11.2% rise in port calls
CORFU. More than 556,000 cruise passengers passed through Corfu Port up to the end of July, with the number of ship calls increasing by 11.2%. Cruise traffic in June alone was up 30%.
Traditional musical evening in Kastellani Messi
CORFU. A celebration with the band “Ta Paidia ap’ to Garouna” and Angelos Skolarikis.
Traditional ΄panigiri΄ for Agios Kosmas in Kompitsi
CORFU. Traditional ΄panigiri΄ for Agios Kosmas in Kompitsi
Two-day traditional ΄panigiri΄ in Gastouri
CORFU. Two day festival for Virgin Mary the Guide, 22-23 August.
15 engineers to assess Old Town’s structural integrity
CORFU. The Corfu branch of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) is forming working groups to assess and evaluate the structural resilience of buildings, networks and critical infrastructure against earthquakes and other natural disasters.
303 “Packages of Love” distributed by North Corfu Municipal Social Services
CORFU. The packages were distributed for the August 15 celebration.
DISCO GAROUNA IS BACK!!! A dazzling night under the disco ball and a sky full of stars!
CORFU. Saturday, 29 August in Kato Garouna Square – Dress Code: Your brightest mood, comfortable shoes & your best smile!
Astronomy evening in Kouramades
CORFU. Wednesday, 19 August at 9:00 pm at the ΄panigiri΄ venue (next to the KTEL bus stop).
Kinopiastes Local Council donates food to support residents in need
CORFU. A Warm Gesture of Solidarity – Food Donation
΄Panigiri΄ in Potamos
CORFU. Saturday 15 August. Live music with ΄Korfiatiki Kompania΄.
Traditional ΄panigiri΄ in Tzavros
CORFU. Friday night, August 14, with ΄Ta Paidia ap’ to Garouna΄ and Angelos Skolarikis.
Traditional ΄panigiri΄ in Avliotes
CORFU. In the village square with the Faiakes Band at 9:00pm.
10+1 ΄secret beaches΄ in Paleokastritsa
Accessible only (or almost only) by sea, offering an alternative, unspoilt and “quiet” way to enjoy the Corfiot summer.
What police were looking for in Corfu Prison and what they found
CORFU. While Corfu was celebrating with the Varkarola festivities and a concert by Vassilis Papakonstantinou, a large number of police raided the prison. The scale of the operation suggests that the authorities were looking for something: nine improvised knives, mobile phones and SIM cards were among the items found, and eight people were arrested.
