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Akrolofiton races held in Kavalouri on Sunday 23 March
CORFU. With a very large turnout, the Akrolofiton Road Races successfully took place in Kavalouri on Sunday, March 23, in honour of the great athlete Spyros Kontosoros and in memory of Victor Sgouropoulos, a track and field coach and educator.

Dances, songs and wonderful costumes on the first day of the 26th Folklore Festival
CORFU. Yesterday was the first day of the 26th Corfu Folklore Festival.

Increase in municipal taxes illegal and excessive says Garitsa Cultural Society
CORFU. Need for transparency and rational management.

26th Corfu Folklore Festival 23-25 March at Municipal Theatre
CORFU. An event honouring the 1821 Independence Day anniversary.

Central Corfu Municipality insists on increased municipal taxes
CORFU. The Municipality is filing precautionary measures with the Council of State so that the decision of Committee 152 on the municipal taxes does not have a suspensive effect, allowing the approval of the 2025 municipal budget to proceed.

Bins, money for refuse, and other issues
The initial investments for procuring the logistical infrastructure for sorting at source by waste stream, were funded by a European programme during Trepeklis΄ mayoral term. At that time, however, the bins of various colours were ultimately used to replace the worn-out green ones, generally and indiscriminately.

Ionian Islands Regional Stem Education Competition a success
CORFU. Robotics as a gateway to the future.

Mosquito control programme in Corfu
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Authority announced that it will be implementing a mosquito control programme in Corfu 17-22 March.

Old Town Residents΄ Association concerned about reduction of public space in Garitsa-Anemomylos Park
CORFU. "Our association will resort to all legal means in order to safeguard the public interest and the quality of life of our fellow citizens."

Soroptimists visit ΄Greek Female Artists΄ exhibition
CORFU.The exhibition is being held at the Numismatic Museum.

Repairs being carried out at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It is also planned to construct apartments as an incentive for hiring healthcare employees.

Successful presence of Central Corfu Municipality at ITB Berlin
CORFU. ITB Berlin is at the heart of the tourism industry, bringing together approximately 10,000 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors.

DIADEYAK recruiting personnel on 8-month contracts
CORFU. Applications should be submitted by 10 March.

Power cuts 5-6 March
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 March in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

Editors΄ Union calls on members to participate in rallies on 28 February
CORFU. Announcement from the Union of Daily Newspaper Editors of Peloponnese, Epirus and the Islands (ΕSIΕPIΝ).

Chinese delegation visits Reading Society
CORFU. The visitors were given a tour of the Society΄s premises as well as the anniversary exhibition: "Ionian Academy: Aspects of its History and the Contribution of the Reading Society to its Revival."

Afra, Gouvia and Pagi Cultural Societies at 4th Traditional Dance Festival in Kozani
KOZANI. Corfu was represented by the largest number of participant dancers at the 4th Festival of Friends of Tradition in Kozani.

Successful promotion of Ionian Islands at Munich tourism exhibition
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region participated with its own booth in the Munich International Tourism Exhibition (19-24/02), which was visited by more than 145,000 attendees.