Corfu’s cruise tourism experienced its best year ever in 2024, with an increase of 28% in passenger arrivals, totaling 815,000 visitors. This surpasses the previous record of 768,000 in 2019 and the 635,000 arrivals last year. Notably, cruise operations continued…
Corfu is experiencing a remarkable extension of its tourist season this November, with arrivals reaching 2,250, a 300% increase compared to just 745 last year. George Mavronas, the former head of the Corfu Workers’ Union, discussed this significant growth and…
Christmas in Corfu is a magical experience, with sparkling lights and festive decorations creating a romantic atmosphere amidst the island’s traditional architecture. The local cuisine enhances the celebration, featuring traditional dishes like noumboulo, sykomaidies, and avgolemono soup. These culinary delights…
In Corfu, the deep religiousness of the residents plays a crucial role in preserving customs and traditions, especially during Christmas. The locals actively participate in events, ensuring that traditions remain vibrant. The island’s past harmonizes with the present, as the…
On December 23, 2024, Ioannina’s Regional Governor, Giannis Trepeklis, signed two agreements with the municipalities of Central and Southern Corfu. The projects include the construction of a bypass road in Pflatetera and the renovation of the Saint Matthew football pitch….
The ferry route between Corfu and Igoumenitsa is currently closed to open-type vessels due to strong northeast winds reaching up to 5-6 Beaufort. Only closed ferries are operating. Additionally, high winds have caused three tree falls in Argyrades and Giannades,…
The deadline for property registration declarations in Corfu and Thesprotia has been extended to January 31, 2025. As of December 20, 2024, 48% of registrations in Corfu and 44.5% in Thesprotia have been completed. The Cadastre Office announced that geolocated…
The Ionian Islands Waste Management Authority has approved the selection of the temporary contractor for the construction of a waste processing plant in Corfu. A ten-day period for objections will follow before the final contractor is announced. Additionally, progress has…
Alexios Avlonitis, an independent member of the Greek Parliament, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent extension of the property registration deadline in Corfu to January 31, 2025. In his statement, he criticized the government for what he perceives as…
Corfu is emerging as an ideal destination not only for Easter and summer but also for Christmas. The island has donned its festive attire and is embracing the holiday spirit. Although tourism may be lower than in other seasons, visitors…
The deadline for submitting property declarations in Greece has been extended to January 31, 2025, for areas in the regions of Thesprotia and Corfu undergoing land registration that began in November 2023. Thesprotia MP Vasilis Giogiakas stated that the process…
The inauguration ceremony of the new Ionian Islands Regional Headquarters was held in Corfu, attended by key officials including National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and Deputy Interior Minister Vassilis Spanakis. The event also saw the presence of local MPs, the…
