General Hospital of Corfu

Woman at Corfu psychiatric ward killed by fellow patient

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 10:18

A patient at the psychiatric ward of the General Hospital of Corfu is accused of killing a fellow patient at the state-run facility, police said Friday,

The 45-year-old assailant, who is said to be grappling with bipolar disorder and psychosis, allegedly assaulted the 63-year-old victim, striking her twelve times in the face and neck with a pen and a wooden knife.

Man, 35, dies after being hit by boat propeller

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 15:07

Authorities are investigating the death of a 35-year-old man from Switzerland who was slashed by a boat propeller in the Ionian island of Corfu on Monday.

The man, whose name has not been made public, had been boating with his wife when he was struck while in the water.

He was taken to the General Hospital of Corfu where he was pronounced dead by doctors.