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Corsica Beyond The Beaches

For many travellers, Corsica is synonymous with turquoise water and powder-white sand. It’s a fair association: the island’s coastline genuinely ranks among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, but reducing Corsica to its beaches means missing almost everything that makes it unforgettable. Behind the postcard shoreline lies a rugged, mountainous…

inkl · Sep 4

Threats by Corsican separatist group FLNC-UC trigger anti-terrorism inquiry

A masked appearance by armed Corsican separatists and threats made against people moving to the island from mainland France has reignited tensions over the Mediterranean island’s political future, amid growing concerns about intimidation and violence.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6

'It's good to be humbled. It tends to make you less of an idiot': We rode up the longest continuous mountain pass in France, that you've probably never heard of

Steve and Dan sought out the ascent in search of a little perspective; what they discovered was that they still cared about power numbers, even when presented with a sheer granite mountain face

Cycling Weekly · Aug 4

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lesson on success and deception

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, a Corsican military genius, rose from humble beginnings to become Emperor of the French. His daring campaigns reshaped Europe. He introduced the Napoleonic Code, promoting equality and property rights. Despite his ambition, his invasion of Russia led to his downfall. He…

The Economic Times · May 21

‘Was she going to an appointment, maybe even a romantic one?’: ASA’s best phone picture

The Corsican photographer’s patience paid off when they captured this stunning silhouette of a young woman

The Guardian - UK · May 2

Storm batters France, killing lorry driver and leaving 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

Euronews · Feb 12

Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

Euronews · Jan 21

Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral

Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.

Euronews · Jan 13

French court investigates murder of former Corsican separatist leader

France’s newly inaugurated anti–organised crime bureau is to investigate the murder of the former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni, who was shot dead while attending his mother’s funeral on Monday afternoon.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 13

Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica

Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for many

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5