What was the Corfu controversy?
What was the Corfu controversy? Corfu incident, (1923) brief occupation of the Greek island of Corfu by Italian forces. In August 1923 Italians forming part of an international boundary delegation were murdered on Greek soil, leading Benito Mussolini to order a naval bombardment of Corfu.
Why is Corfu so British?
In November 1815 Corfu came under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars, and in 1864 was ceded to modern Greece by the British government along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands under the Treaty of London.
What happened in Corfu 2023?
Thousands flee in Greece's largest-ever wildfire evacuation Authorities said at least 2,400 visitors and locals were evacuated from Corfu overnight on Sunday as a precaution, according to AFP. July 23, 2023: People watch the fires near the village of Malona in the Greek island of Rhodes.
Is Corfu famous for anything?
Corfu is known for its sandy beaches, cosmopolitan feel, amazing restaurants, stunning landscapes, and fun nightlife. And, of course, the Channel of Love! How many days are enough in Corfu? Two days is the minimum time you should spend on Corfu Island.
Who owned Corfu before Greece?
From the 15th century, Corfu was under Venetian rule for some four centuries, then passing to French, British and Greek governments. At various occasions, it had to defend the Venetian maritime empire against the Ottoman army.