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TUI tourists blast food at Corfu hotel - but were stunned by company's response - The Mirror

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TUI tourists blast food at Corfu hotel - but were stunned by company's response - The Mirror

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Paul Bell and wife Ellie say they've "washed their hands of" TUI after booking a week-long half-board holiday at the Terezas Hotel in Sidari, Corfu with the company See the Story

Corfu: Opposition's Request to Discuss the Issue of Garbage in the Board of Directors

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Corfu: Opposition's Request to Discuss the Issue of Garbage in the Board of Directors

In their letter to the president of the municipal council of central Corfu, 15 opposition municipal councilors request that the following be discussed at a special meeting of the body on Monday, June 30: "Planning by the municipal authority and taking immediate and long-term measures for the management of waste (mixed and recyclable) in the Municipality - Information on the fire at a landfill and the dangerous situation in which public health an…Read Article

Corfu: Tackling the Threat of the Olive Borer with Olivetech

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Corfu: Tackling the Threat of the Olive Borer with Olivetech

The olive leaf beetle is the most serious entomological enemy of the olive tree, causing enormous damage every year in all olive-producing countries of the Mediterranean. In our country, the damage it can cause if measures are not taken to combat it can reach very high levels. The climate of Corfu is very favorable for the olive leaf beetle with high annual rainfall and low extreme summer and winter temperatures compared to other regions of Gree…Read Article

Corfu: Police Officer Prosecuted for Possession of Small Quantity of Drugs

A police officer serving in the Corfu Police Department was brought to the Public Prosecutor's Office today at noon for possession of narcotics. According to information, a small amount of cocaine was found on him, while in an investigation conducted by the Internal Affairs Department of the Greek Police, a flare gun was found in his possession, as well as a hashish grinder. The police officer was given a deadline to apologize, while the entire …Ionian Islands · Ionian Islands See the Story

Corfu: Assistance From the Fire Department in the Transport of Tourists After Injury

In two cases, the fire service had to intervene at noon today to provide assistance to injured tourists. The first incident involved a 55-year-old French tourist, who hit her leg in the area of Porto Timoni and needed the assistance of the Fire Department with 10 firefighters to bring her to safety. In the second incident, a 78-year-old Englishwoman was taken with a broken leg from a path in the Rizatika area to the main road, in order to be pic…Ionian Islands · Ionian Islands Read Article

Lafcadio Hearn: The Greek National Poet of Japan

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Lafcadio Hearn aka Koizumi Yakumo in 1889. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Lafcadio Hearn, aka Koizumi Yakumo, (27 June 1850 – 26 September 1904) a unique figure in international literature, began his life in Greece and spent the rest of his career in Japan, becoming a citizen of the world. Through his work, Hearn created a bridge between East and West, and was a devotee of both Greek and Japanese culture. He believed that Greek and Japa…Lefkada · Lefkada Read Article

Lamda Casual Dining: The Beloved Restaurant in Lefkada by the Sea

Lamda Casual Dining, which won over the audience from the very first moment — both visitors and critics — opened its doors again this year in May.Lefkada · Lefkada Read Article

Zakynthos: Two Arrests for Aggravated Theft, Drug Possession and Violation of Weapons Laws

The arrest of two other Roma, preceded by two more three days ago, a 43-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, was carried out by officers of the Zakynthos Police Department, for theft, drug possession and carrying a weapon. Specifically, following a complaint, the two Roma were located and arrested, as they had removed a mobile phone from a gas station a short time earlier. In their possession were also found and confiscated 13 drug pills, a pat…Ionian Islands · Ionian Islands Read Article

4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Off Kefalonia

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The epicenter is located 28 kilometers southwest of Lixouri.Earthquake · Ionian Islands See the Story

Th. Kontogeorgis: Our Work in the Region Continues, Samos and Lefkada the Next Stops

The preliminary consultations for each local development plan with the local government and its representatives are in their final phase to deepen cooperation between the government, region and municipalities in the framework of the planning for the National Strategy for Regional and Local Development, according to a relevant press release from the Presidency of the Government. Specifically: On Friday, June 20, 2025, a meeting was held for the p…Work · Lefkada Read Article

What the Sanctuary of Odysseus Reveals About Ancient Greek Beliefs

Odysseus and the sirens (mosaic), 3rd century CE. Source: Bardo National Museum, Tunis. What if the myths you know are hiding deeper truths? For thousands of years, Odysseus—the legendary king of Ithaca and hero of Homer’s Odyssey—has captured the imaginations of people worldwide. Now, thanks to modern archaeological discoveries on the storied Greek island, the gap between mythology and ancient history is beginning to narrow. Among the most …Ionian Islands · Ionian Islands Read Article