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€1.9 million allocated by Regional Authority to Municipality for Mon Repos
CORFU. With the funding of €1.9 million, the historic estate will become an organised, safe, and accessible space for every resident and visitor.
Costly waste management, structural deadlocks, and what could change
CORFU. The dependence on transporting mixed waste off the island, the extremely costly logistics, the low recycling rates resulting from obvious and long-standing mismanagement, as well as the chronic understaffing of the cleaning service, have created a model that places suffocating pressure on both municipal charges and the municipality’s finances.
Apartment fire in Polych. Konstanta — Prompt response from firefighters
CORFU. The fire started from the kitchen extractor hood.
Today, accountability; the day after tomorrow, reimposition of 2025 increases
CORFU. The issue of improperly collected payments and possible refunds to residents is being brought before the Municipal Council by Giorgos Karydis, while the municipal administration cites financial inability.
New Schengen checks raise fears of queues at Corfu airport and port
CORFU. The full implementation of the European Entry/Exit System increases the processing time for non-EU passengers, raising concerns about delays for summer arrivals at the airport and port.
New Gouvia–Kontokali school complex project advances
CORFU. The Local Urban Plan for the construction of a 12-class primary school and kindergarten at the ‘Panagia’ site has been approved. The project, with a budget of €5.35 million, has already secured funding and a contractor is in place.
19th Festival of Audiovisual Arts – Photography Workshop Exhibition
CORFU. Opening on May 8 at 19:00, at the Flour Warehouses of the Old Fortress. The exhibition will run until May 24, 2026. Visiting hours will be daily from 12:00 to 17:00.
Power cuts 8 May
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Friday 8 May in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.
Battle over land use in Corfu: Tourism, Development, and Carrying Capacity
ATHENS. Debate has already begun over the island’s carrying capacity, unplanned development, and major investments, as local stakeholders seek to shape the final decisions before the relevant decrees are officially published.
Old Fortress bridge once again included in ESPA funding programme
CORFU. Once again, the restoration project is being announced, against a backdrop of delays and pressure to deliver.
Alternative Cultural Workshop 94th ΄Products without Middle Men΄ home deliveries of cheese products
CORFU. Saturday 23 May.
Introduction of v-Corfu project to students at Corfu Prison Second Chance School
CORFU. On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026.
Administrative fine of over €3,500 for violating fire protection regulations
CORFU. Intensive inspections by the Fire Service to ensure compliance with preventive measures ahead of the fire season.
Belgrade 14th Junior High School visits Corfu Music School
CORFU. An educational and cultural meeting within the framework of Greek–Serbian relations.
From Capodistrias Museum to Achilleion Palace, everything still up in the air
ATHENS. The debate in Parliament and the interventions by the Regional Authority are once again bringing Corfu’s unresolved cultural issues to the forefront. From the funding of the Capodistrias Museum to the works at the Old Fortress, lasting solutions are finally being called for.
MAMATHON returns this year, organised by ΄Lighthouse of Life΄ in Spianada Square
CORFU. The “Lighthouse of Life” association is honoring Mother’s Day with an awareness campaign for voluntary bone marrow donation.
Complaints about condition of Karousades Junior High School
CORFU. Structural cracks, subsidence, and flooding are fueling growing concern, as engineering reports have yet to be finalised.
Inter-association committee calls for free access and new management model for Mon Repos beach
CORFU. Alternative management models are also on the table, with a social and collaborative approach.
