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New Israeli ambassador to visit Corfu in October
CORFU. Pninát Yanai’s visit is expected to take place in mid-October. The programme of her meetings on the island has not yet been announced.
Block 2: Two vessels set to join Asopos-1 drilling operation
CORFU. Official request submitted to the Port Authority for ΄Swift Tide΄ and ΄Highland Chieftain΄ – They will link the shore base with the Stena DrillMAX – Operations scheduled from 1 February to 1 May 2027
Threatening message disrupts concert for Capodistrias
CORFU. Unknown caller warns of four “gas devices” at Ionian Academy – Building evacuated as police take over.
House fire in Kefalomantouko - owner in hospital with burns
CORFU. Kitchen destroyed and tiled roof damaged in fire – Fire Service responds immediately.
Capodistrias Museum commemorates the Governor
CORFU. What is worth saving and passing on to future generations? The Capodistrias Museum opens its doors free of charge for two days of remembrance and participatory activities.
Block 2: Asopos-1 now scheduled for April 2027
CORFU. Investment in the drilling operation is estimated at $80–100 million – 23 nautical miles from Othoni, a duration of up to two months and a 16% chance of success – completion of the required permitting remains a prerequisite.
Film screening by Corfu Environmental Protection Association - 28 September
CORFU. Monday 28 September, at 7 pm, in Upper Square, next to the monument commemorating the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece.
Temploni isn’t a carpet you can sweep rubbish under! And how much can you keep piling up there, anyway?
CORFU. The bales stored as a temporary solution never left Temploni – How the plan changed and they ultimately ended up on the landfill slopes now undergoing restoration.
Community Presidents oppose Asopos-1A drilling
CORFU. Unanimous resolution by the Coordinating Body of Community Presidents of the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands — calling on the government not to approve a permit for the drilling project and on the Ionian Islands Regional Authority to take also vote against.
Cultural Heritage Days at Museum of Asian Art
CORFU. Guided Tour Dates & Times: Friday, 25 September, 11:00–12:00 (15 people per group) Saturday, 26 September, 11:00–12:00 (15 people per group)
Serbs return to a Corfu etched in their memories
CORFU. Corfu marks 110 years since the arrival of the Serbian army – Main ceremony at the Colonnade, with events in Othoni, Gouvia, Dassia and Vidos.
Music gala to raise funds for Corfu Music School
CORFU. Monday, 28 September at 8:00 pm, at the “Rena Vlachopoulou” Theatre in Mon Repos.
Chrysiida: Funding has been secured, but plant is still waiting
CORFU. Following Tsafos’ response regarding the €5 million in funding from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Corfu MP Alexandros Avlonitis has turned to the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, asking where the funding process has stalled.
Spilia: 26 years of hoping it won’t rain
CORFU. The 2000 contract, the “Mavros Gatos”, the failed separation of stormwater and sewage, the ever-changing studies, and the flood-protection project the area is still waiting for.
Flooding in Spilia yet again: Businessman Periklis Mitsialis at his wits’ end — “Same old story”
CORFU. Periklis Mitsialis, owner of “Pitonomisties”, has seen his property flooded time and again over the years, expressing his deep frustration and despair.
Together against breast cancer: “Race for the Cure” in Corfu
CORFU. The imagecorfu team will run and walk at Liston on 3 October.
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Askitario – In Nymphes, where history meets oral tradition
The story of Artemios Paisios, traditionally regarded as the founder of the legendary historic site at Nymphes.
‘I Sing for My Island’: Olga Venetsianou at Mon Repos tonight
CORFU. Corfiot singer Olga Venetsianou joins the Gastouri “Omonia” Philharmonic Society at the Mon Repos Theatre – Spyros Pagiatis on piano, Filippos Peristeris on bouzouki and Spyros Rallis conducting – Proceeds will support the Corfu Music School and the “Omonia” Music Schools.
