France France to discuss Corsica 'autonomy' after violent protests Violent clashes and riots have broken out on the Mediterranean island after a pro-independence prisoner was attacked. 16/03/2022
France Violent clashes continue in Corsica after prominent prisoner attacked Protesters have rallied for several days after a convicted murderer and Corsican independence activist was left in a coma by another prisoner. 10/03/2022
France Massive oil slicks head for Corsica after oil emptied into sea The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port. 13/06/2021
France French MPs back ban on May 5 football games to honour disaster victims On 5 May 1992, a stand collapsed at Bastia's Furiani stadium just before their French Cup semi-final against Olympique de Marseille, killing 18 people and injuring more than 2,300. 13/02/2020
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France One dead and six injured in Corsica gun and knife attack One dead and six injured after man opened fire and stabbed people in Bastia, northern Corsica. 30/01/2019
France First attempts to free two ships that collided near Corsica fail The collision resulted in a fuel spill that spread across 25 km in the Mediterranean Sea. 10/10/2018
France Camera of French dead diver finally found The family of a dead French diver are overjoyed after a camera containing his finals photos was found in Corsica. 08/08/2018
France Corsica's olives threatened by deadly bacteria Wild olive trees cover vast swathes of the Mediterranean island and the authorities warn the risk of disease spreading is immeasurable 04/04/2018
France Corsica may feature in the French constitution French President Emmanuel Macron said he was open to adding a specific mention of Corsica in the French Constitution, but rejected other demands by the island's nationalist leaders 07/02/2018
France Macron honours murdered French official in Corsica The French President's visit comes as the independence movement gains momentum on the Mediterranean island. 06/02/2018
France Wildfires force evacuations in northern Corsica Emergency services struggle to bring several fires under control on the French Mediterranean island. 12/08/2017
no comment Fires continue to spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica Around 1800 hectares of land has been destroyed by fires that have spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica. 25/07/2017
France Forest fires continue to sweep across southern France Forest fires continue to spread across southern France and Corsica due to strong winds, with around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands destroyed. 25/07/2017
France Tourist attacked after trying to take photo with cow A tourist was hospitalised after trying to take a photo with a cow on a Corsican beach, officials have revealed. 18/05/2017
Sport Belgian Thierry Neuville wins Tour of Corsica Belgian Thierry Neuville won the Rally of Corsica for Hyundai on Sunday to become the fourth different driver to triumph in four rounds so far this season. 09/04/2017
Sport Ogier stretches Tour of Corsica lead Defending champion Sebastien Ogier kept his composure to consolidate his lead of the World Rally Championship’s Tour of Corsica on Saturday. 01/10/2016
France Corsican town bans the burkini It comes after violent clashes on Saturday night between what are described as local youths and people of north-african origin. Five people were injured. 15/08/2016
France Corsica: dissident groups threatens retaliation if ISIL attacks The so-called Islamic State is being warned there will be reprisals, if it targets the Mediterranean island of Corsica. 29/07/2016
France Corsican separatists to end military campaign Separatist fighters in Corsica have said they will end military operations in their quest for independence from France. The National Liberation Front 03/05/2016
Italy Rare cyclone wreaks havoc across Mediterranean A rare Mediterranean cyclone has wreaked havoc in Sardinia, as more than two months of rain hit the island in just 24 hours. There are no reports of 02/10/2015
France 'Olive Tree Killer' rife in Corsica Some 68 sources of contamination by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa have been identified on Corsica, according to a report by local officials. Known 10/09/2015
France Picasso painting seized in Corsican port French customs officials have seized a Picasso painting worth 25 million euros from a boat moored in the Corsican port of Calvi. There were concerns 04/08/2015
France France's Ex-interior minister Charles Pasqua dies 88 Former French interior minister, Charles Pasqua has died at the age of 88. A hardline politician, Pasqua was a close ally of former president Jacques 30/06/2015
