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Corfu Pays Last Respects to Prince Philip in Church Ceremony

Corfu, the birthplace of Prince Philip, honored his memory in a ceremony held at the Church of Agios Spyridon. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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20 Greek Islands with a Different Feel for Every Traveler

There is a Greek island for everyone, whether you want endless sandy beaches, magical villages, turquoise waters, or any combination! Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Thousands Defy COVID Restrictions for Botides, Corfu’s Easter Tradition

The Greek island of Corfu kept the Holy Saturday tradition of ''Botides'' alive for yet another year in 2021 Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Best Nude Beaches in Greece — and the Entire World

Greece has too many nude beaches to count. This list of some of the best Greek nude beaches can be used to narrow down such a plethora of options! Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Greece Celebrates Anniversary of Union With Ionian Islands

Greece celebrated in Friday the historic anniversary of the integration of the Ionian Islands with the mainland. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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When Casanova Fell in Love with Corfu and Caused a Scandal

When Giacomo Casanova fell in love with Corfu he was only 16 years old, but his first visit was enough to make him go back and leave his mark on the Greek island Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Top Five Emerging Destinations in Greece

Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tended to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini....

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Corfu: Everything You Need to Know About the Idyllic Greek Island

Corfu is one of Greece's most beautiful and storied islands. It shares its name with its city, Corfu, the capital of the Ionian Islands. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Ultimate Guide: What Are the Best Greek Islands to Visit in October?

Can you actually visit some of the most popular Greek islands, enjoy the last of the last golden days of the summer weather, and avoid the crowds by planning a trip to Greece in October? Yes, you...

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The Legend of Mouse Island, Corfu

Pontikonisi, also known as “Mouse Island”, is a Greek islet located at the entrance of Halkiopoulos lagoon in Corfu. The islet is better-known for hosting the Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator, dating...

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Henry Miller and the “Light of Greece”

Henry Miller, one of the great American writers, was enamored with Greece and his favorite book he wrote is a travelogue of the country Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Local Bands and Orchestras Make Corfu the Music Capital of Greece

Corfu is the most musical island in Greece, with hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras and bands. Even the way its natives speak is musical, as their speech often sounds like singing....

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A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?

With the coming of Winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next year’s vacation: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the...

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Kumquat Liqueur, the Iconic Local Drink of Corfu

The Greek island of Corfu is known internationally for its unique kumquat liqueur. When visiting the Greek island of Corfu and wandering around the picturesque little roads of the old town, you are...

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Legal Battle over Prince Philip Will

British newspaper The Guardian is seeking to take legal action over the Prince Philip will, after the High Court decided to exclude media from the hearings Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Paxos: The Greek Island of Serene Beauty in the Ionian Sea

Paxos, also called Paxoi and Antipaxoi, offers another side of Greek culture, full of art, history, and stunning landscapes. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.

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Greece-Italy Ferry on Fire: 11 Missing, Hundreds Evacuated

At least 11 people are missing from the Italian ferry that caught fire in the early hours of Friday off the island of Corfu, Greece. Hundreds of passengers evacuated the vessel in lifeboats and were...

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Rescue Efforts Continue for 12 Missing in Greece Ferry Fire

Rescue efforts continue in Greece on Saturday for 12 people missing – among them 3 Greek nationals -from the fire that engulfed a ferry in the early hours of Friday off the island of Corfu. Late on...

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Ferry Passenger Found Alive 48 Hours After Devasting Fire in Greece

A passenger of “Euroferry Olympia” was found alive on Sunday morning more than 48 hours since the devasting fire enveloped the ferry off Corfu, Greece. Members of the Fire Service’s special Disaster...

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Greece Confirms First Casualty on Fire-Stricken Ferry

Rescue teams in Greece recovered the body of a man on the “Euroferry Olympia”, the first confirmed casualty of the devasting fire that enveloped the ferry off Corfu in the early hours of Friday. The...

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