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Corfu cruise passenger numbers head towards one million in 2026
CORFU. Passenger arrivals have reached 887,260 to date, according to Stefanos Gikas. The revenue allocated to the Municipality of Central Corfu from the cruise passenger levy has totalled €1.73 million over the 15 months since the measure was introduced.
Education protest: “Taking to the streets for the school we dream of”
CORFU. Mass protest by teachers, parents and pupils demanding pay rises, staff shortages to be addressed and public education to be strengthened
NATO exercise involving 17 countries in Adriatic and Ionian Seas
CORFU. Naval and air forces from 17 allied countries are taking part in Neptune Strike 26-4. Greek vessels are also participating in the exercise.
Containers of waste from Diapontia Islands by roadside
CORFU. The photograph shows a row of metal containers outside the fenced facility. The transport of waste from the Diapontia Islands to Corfu has a history of problems. The question is why the containers remain at this particular location.
Turkish ship “Anadolu” in Ionian Sea for NATO exercise
CORFU. A Turkish statement confirms the warship’s participation in a NATO operation in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Scheduled general water supply outage in town and suburbs
CORFU. Wednesday 21 October, from 09:00 to 14:00.
“Like Japanese Paper”: Educational programme at Corfu Museum of Asian Art
CORFU. An immersive introduction to Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing for 5th and 6th grade primary school pupils. Registration: Contact the Secretariat, Angeliki Tryfona, on 26610 30443 (ext. 27).
Students from Novi Sad in Corfu – A friendship rooted in history
CORFU. Fifty top-performing pupils from Novi Sad, Serbia, visited Corfu and were welcomed at the Old Town Hall as part of the twinning relationship between the two towns. The gathering, which featured songs in both Greek and Serbian, highlighted the historic ties between the two peoples, forged on the island during the First World War.
Corfu dons pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Week
CORFU. 19–25 October: A week dedicated to the power of prevention, raising awareness and hope for the future.
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.
Protest greets arrival of Israeli cruise ship ΄Crown Iris΄ at Corfu Port
CORFU. Protesters voiced their opposition to the cruise ship docking and Israeli tourists disembarking, as police and coastguard forces were present.
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.
Two new ambulances for Corfu – EKAB says staffing is adequate
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority is handing over five ambulances: two for Corfu and one each for Lefkada, Kefalonia and Zakynthos. The service says it has sufficient staff, although as recently as September it had requested temporary reinforcements for ambulance crews in Corfu.
9th Mushroom Festival in Sinies
CORFU. On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November 2026 in Sinies (Agia Varvara – Porta Sinion). See the full programme below.
Pupils from Serbia, Turkey and Elassona in Corfu with the Erasmus+ programme
CORFU. Pupils from Serbia, Turkey and Elassona met in Corfu as part of the European Erasmus+ programme, exchanging experiences and learning about the island’s culture and educational life.
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.
Free breast screening at Corfu Health Centre
CORFU. Corfu Health Centre (Gynaecology Clinic) – Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October, 09:00–13:00. Contact telephone: 26613 63019
