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Ionian Islands Region to get more fire engines
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Minister signed the decision of the Fire Service Chief.

Work to begin on road network on the Diapontia Islands
CORFU. Contract signed on 10 October.

Ionian Islands Regional Council says ΄Yes΄ to plans for Skorpios island but with conditions
ARGOSTOLI. The Regional Council once again discussed the Environmental Impact Study for the investment in and construction and operation of a VIP Exclusive Club luxury tourist unit on the island of Skorpios.

Unanimous vote from the Regional Council regarding the discontinuation of ferry services to the Diapontia Islands
CORFU. The Regional Council issued a statement - unanimously agreed - regarding the discontinuation of the Corfu - Diapontia Islands ferry service.

The plans of Russian magnate Dmitry Rybolovlev for the Ionian
CORFU. The Skorpios Island owner΄s representative met with the Ionian Islands Regional Governor.

Plans for an International Ionian Islands Council
CORFU. Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos presented the unanimously-agreed conclusions from the 1st International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates.

Number of arrivals at Ionian Islands airports continues to increase
CORFU. Tourism in the Ionian Islands is doing well according to the latest statistics.

Greek President sends strong message to Turkey from Corfu
CORFU. The President spoke today at the opening of proceedings for the 1st International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates.

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania honoured at Achilleion Palace
CORFU. The Archbishop, who has roots in the Ionian Islands, was touched by the warm welcome he received.

All ready for 1st International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates
CORFU. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania will be guest of honour at the conference and the President of Greece Prokopios Pavlopoulos will open proceedings.

Enrolment has begun at the Ionian Islands Music and Culture Centre
CORFU. Enrolment has begun for the Corfu Choir and Ionian Islands Music and Culture Centre.

Hydroplane network will hopefully be operational in the Ionian in 2019
CORFU. "It is hoped that the first hydroplane network in the Ionian Islands will be ready in 2019," Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos told SKAI TV channel.

Greek President to attend the International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates
CORFU. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania will be guest of honour at the conference.

Othoni Island to get doctor - in memory of Nikos Pithamitsis
ATHENS. Three weeks after the previous doctor left and three days after the sudden death of a local resident - with no help available.

Strategic development of the Ionian Islands tourism product
CORFU. The main focus was on expanding tourism beyond the normal season and enhancing the tourism product.

Large number of traffic violations in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. There were intensified police checks in Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corfu and Cephalonia over the last 24 hours.

΄Smart΄ system for management of drinking water in Corfu and Lefkada
CORFU. ΄Save Water΄ Project: Initial working meeting at the Ionian University in Corfu.

A vessel went to the Diapontia Islands today with drinking water and to transport vehicles that were stuck there
CORFU. Following a 2-week wait for the Marine Ministry to replace the ΄Alexandros΄.