Corfu
Corfu’s Easter ‘Botides’ Tradition: You WON’T Believe Why They Smash Pots!
Corfu's Easter celebration is famous for its unique 'Botides' custom on Holy Saturday. Residents throw large clay pots filled with water from balconies,...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Teenager Dies in Paxos Road Accident, Another Seriously Injured
A 15-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old passenger seriously injured when their motorcycle collided with a car driven by a 24-year-old woman...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Vespers of Love Held at Metropolis of Corfu, Attended by Metropolitan Theoklitos
The Vespers of Love was celebrated at the Metropolitan Church of Panagia Spilaiotissa in Corfu on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. Metropolitan Theoklitos...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
PASOK-KINAL Delegates Elections in Corfu and Paxos on March 15
Elections for delegates to the 4th Congress of PASOK-KINAL will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Corfu and Paxos. The Congress...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Corfu Celebrates Easter with Resplendent Processions of Resurrection Icons
Corfu, Greece – On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026, the parishes of Corfu celebrated with magnificent processions of Resurrection icons through the historic...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Five Arrested for Illegal Street Vending in Corfu on Good Friday
Intensified police checks in Corfu on Good Friday led to the arrest of five individuals for illegal street vending. Over 260 items were...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Procession of the Epitaphios and Relics of Saint Spyridon in Corfu
On Holy Saturday, April 11, 2026, Corfu observed its ancient tradition of processing the Epitaphios from Saint Spyridon's Church, alongside the sacred relics...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
Corfu Parking Guide: Available Spaces Amidst Traffic Regulations
New traffic regulations in Corfu Town, in cooperation with the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, the Port Authority, and the Corfu...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
First Resurrection Celebrated with Boisterous Tradition in Corfu, Zakynthos, and Chios
The First Resurrection, a distinctive Greek Orthodox tradition, was celebrated with characteristic noise and revelry in churches across Corfu, Zakynthos, and Chios on...
Eleni Papadopoulos1 Mins read
Ancient ‘Bomboloi’ Custom Revived for Good Friday Epitaph Procession in Varypatades, Corfu
In the beautiful village of Varypatades, Corfu, the Good Friday Epitaph procession was held, reviving the impressive centuries-old custom of 'Anamma ton Bombolon'...
Eleni Papadopoulos2 Mins read
