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Four new departments for the Ionian University - one on each island
ATHENS. The Education Minister presented the Bill to the two Rectors.

Hotel Employees Union presses charges against Ikos Hotel management
CORFU. The Hotel Employees Union pressed charges against the management of the Ikos Hotel in Dassia on Monday for illegal violence and violation of union regulations. Those involved in the incident were taken to the police station.

12th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography & Fisheries at the Ionian University
CORFU. The 12th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography & Fisheries is being co-organized by the Panhellenic Union of HCMR Employees and the Union of HCMR Researchers, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science of the Ionian University.

Zurich honours Corfu poet Iasonas Depountis
ZURICH. Five events are being organized this year in the Swiss city this year on the 10th anniversary of the Corfu poet΄s death.

President of Parliament opens the Ioannis Kapodistrias exhibition
CORFU. The crowning moment of the celebratory events for the 154th anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece.

Meeting of the Ioannis Kapodistrias Network today under the presidency of Corfu
CORFU. Under discussion are the extension of the Network and promotion of the works of the First Governor.

Professor Katherine Fleming to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Ionian University History Department
CORFU. The award is to be given to honour her brilliant career and internationally recognized academic contribution.

Volunteers cleaning up once again: The sea can be seen again from the cafes in the Emporiko Kentro!
CORFU. Organized by the Potamos and Mantouki Cultural Societies along with ΄All Together for Corfu΄.

154th Anniversary of the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece: celebration programme
CORFU. The programme for the 21st May celebration is as follows:

British father of two young hit-and-run victims commits suicide in Kavos
CORFU. The 37-year-old Briton was found hanged early on Thursday morning on the balcony of a rented apartment in Kavos, South Corfu. The evidence indicates suicide.

OKANA to move from the old Psychiatric Hospital in the next few days
CORFU. The President of OKANA (Organisation Against Drugs), Evaggelos Kafetzopoulos, said that the organization, as promised, will be moving the Corfu branch of OKANA to a more suitable location near Corfu General Hospital.

΄Orfeo ed Euridice΄ opera at Church of St. George
CORFU. The Ionian University Department of Musical Studies and Corfu Chamber Opera are putting on the opera by Gluck ΄Orfeo ed Euridice΄ on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th May at the Church of St. George in the Old Fortress.

Raids on shops illegally using public space
CORFU. The Municipal Police was out in force on Monday morning with measuring tapes to check on shops in the historical centre of town.

Brunch or ΄Dekatiano΄?: Traditional and modern ideas
Corfu Food & Wine Festival: The connection between British brunch and the Greek ‘dekatiano’ (mid-morning snack). The nutritional benefits, culture and sociability that develops from an extended breakfast.

Voluntary clean-up - Kavos beach
CORFU. Kavos Residents Initiative is organizing a voluntary clean-up of Kavos beach.

The rubbish is your problem - not a police problem
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Police Officers Union issued a statement in which they told Mr. Galiatsatos (also for Mr. Nikolouzos΄ ears) that ΄the rubbish is your problem - not a police problem΄.

Premiere of the British-American film ‘Dominion’ at the Ionian Academy
CORFU. As part of the 12th Ionian University Audio Visual Arts Festival in Corfu there will be a premiere evening with the British-American film ‘Dominion’ at the Ionian Academy on Saturday 12th May at 21:00.

The Last Drive performing at Polytechno
CORFU. Polytechno is celebrating its 7th anniversary with the legendary The Last Drive on Thursday 10th May at 21:30.