Corfu

Two villages in southern Corfu were being evacuated on Tuesday afternoon as a large fire that broke out for unknown reasons began to approach residential areas. The villages of Neochori and Paleochori are currently under evacuation. "We have a problem, the...

A large fire broke out in southern Corfu, in the Ionian Sea, on Friday afternoon. The forest fire started in the broader area of Kritika around 2 o'clock local time. At least 34 fire fighters have rushed to the spot, and...

British media have expressed anger over the early release from prison of a Corfu man who was sentenced to 52 years for raping a total of six British women. Dimitris Aspiotis, dubbed "The Beast of Kavos," was arrested for raping...

Tourists and residents in Corfu's Moraitika region couldn't believe their eyes when they saw a massive, navy blue and white luxury yacht approaching their local beach on Sunday. One gentleman, surrounded by other swimmers who turned out to be members of...

Residents in the western Greek city of Patras were left scratching their heads in amazement on Friday as dozens of Ferraris roared around the streets of the port town. Around 40 vehicles, universally seen as a symbol of speed, luxury...

The famous Dutch speleologist René van Vliet and his team recently explored more than fifteen caves in Corfu in a span of less than 25 days. The caving team was comprised of famous speleologists and forestologists from across Europe, including...

Greek ports are expected to welcome more than five million cruise passengers this summer, breaking last year’s record, according to Greece’s Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members. The estimated number of incoming cruise ship travelers is set to exceed...

Thousands of locals and visitors commemorated the First Resurrection at noon on Holy Saturday with the traditional pot smashing ritual in Corfu's city center. According to the ancient island tradition, on Holy Saturday Corfu residents decorate their windows and balconies with...

A new article in UK's Financial Times newspaper last Friday described how the famous British TV series ''The Durrells'' has made Corfu an even more popular holiday destination, impacting its real-estate market over the last few years. "The Durrells", which...

The Corfu Museum of Asian Art, located in the imposing Palace of Saints Michael and George, is planning two exhibitions on Lafcadio Hearn, the writer who bridged the Greek and Japanese cultures. The shows will take place at the Athens Municipal...