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Positive external evaluation for Department of Music Studies
CORFU. The International Evaluation Committee found that there is high quality and quantity of research and artistic activities and achievements of the faculty and research staff, as well as important distinctions, but also lack of sufficient teaching staff.

Ionian Islands Unification anniversary parade to be held on 13 May this year
CORFU. The date of the parade has been brought forward due to the General Election on 21 May.

Opposition parties ask for Alipa harbour issue to be discussed at Municipal Council meeting
CORFU. The request follows the protest of local professionals on Saturday 22nd against the €5 additional fee per tourist.

Ionian University to take over historic Bank of Greece building
CORFU. The purchase price of €2.4m will be covered entirely by approved funds from the National Development Programme.

Palm Sunday procession cancelled due to rain
CORFU. The ceremony took place inside the church.

Traffic measures in Corfu Town for Palm Sunday
CORFU. For the procession with the sacred relics of ST. Spyridon.

Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting students receive awards at Old Town Hall
CORFU. On the initiative of Corfu Albert Cohen Association there was an awards ceremony at San Giacomo Old Town Hall in collaboration with the Ionian University Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting.

Children΄s playgrounds in Sokraki, Kobitsi, Potamos & Karteria closed
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality: Work has not been completed, there are risks for users.

Online event by Ionian University Museum
CORFU. "ΕΠΑΝΑCYΣΤΑΣΗ ΄21: The contribution of the National Historical Museum to the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution".

Training programme for 650 unemployed in Ionian Islands
CORFU. 325 in Corfu - The training concerns important sectors of the labour market, where the lack of human resources is high.

North Corfu Municipal Council decides unanimously to withdraw from inter-municipal public water company (DIADEYAK)
CORFU. There was also a unanimous decision to set up a North Corfu Ambulance Service (EKAB) base in North Corfu on the condition that it is fully staffed.

2nd Nymfes Waterfall Trail 1 and 2 April
CORFU. 25km and 10km cycle races will be held on 1 April and running races on 2 April.

"The Sound of Music" by Corfu Music School and Corfu Philharmonic Society Symphony Orchestra
CORFU. Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March, 10:00-11:00 & 11:30-12:30.

Corfu ND MP: "Studies for restoration of Venetian Fountain in Kobitsi to be contracted out"
The Ministry of Culture approved and secured funding of €60,000 for restoration studies.

Over 1,000 dancers take part in 24th Corfu Folklore Festival
CORFU. According to the organisers, there were 3,000 attendees at the Municipal Theatre over the three days of the festival.

Redevelopment from Tsaki to Messonghi: Disagreement over programmatic agreement with development organisation
CORFU. The project concerns the redevelopment and promotion of the tourist area from Tsaki Benitses to Messonghi with pavements, kiosks, benches and lighting.

"Our protests came up against a police barrier," complain students
CORFU. Two student protests on Wednesday morning and evening were blocked by a strong police presence.

Corfu ND MP: "Parliamentary funding for the Capodistrias Museum"
The President of Parliament informed Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas that the request for funding of €20,000 had been approved.