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Achilleion Palace: European Commission approves project funding through new ESPA
CORFU. Now the Hellenic Public Properties Co (ETAD) needs to initially handle the closure of the old contract, and then proceed with the submission of a technical study dossier in order to enable the decision for inclusion in the new programming period.

Cooperation agreement between Ionian University and Münster University in Germany
CORFU. To organise joint study programmes, implement joint research programmes, organise conferences, seminars and lectures.

Tourist season starting with personnel shortages
CORFU. Pericles Katsaros: "The procedures for work visas for migrant workers from third countries are time-consuming."

Apology from Moraitika Cultural Society: "Some people acted on their own initiative"
CORFU. The board of Moraitika Cultural Society publicly and unanimously condemns the homophobic nature of the Carnival King.

7th Junior High School excels at National Artistic Competition
CORFU. 650 pupils, from 52 schools in Greece and the Greek Diaspora participated in the competition.

Alykes Lefkimmi beach clean-up
CORFU. Wednesday, March 13, at 10:30. Organised by Ionian Islands KETHEA, in collaboration with South Corfu Municipal Community Centre and Corfu-Lefkimmi Environmental Education Centre.

Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands at ITB Berlin
CORFU. The common denominator of the work meetings was the quality upgrade of the tourism product in order to improve the sustainable tourism development indicators.

Sit-ins end at three Ionian University departments
CORFU. Student Associations at the remaining Departments are having meetings today and tomorrow.

Only ΄closed΄ ferry boats sailing to Igoumenitsa

Homophobic ΄satire΄ at Moraitika Carnival
CORFU. They burned the effigy of the Leader of the Greek Opposition, Stefanos Kasselakis, dressed in women΄s clothes as part of Carnival...

Carnival atmosphere in Corfu Town
CORFU. Young and old took to the streets in their costumes.

First international flight arrival of the season today from Berlin
CORFU. 160 flights will arrive at the airport during the first 15 days of April. Cautiously optimistic messages from the German market. Very good demand from the French and Polish markets.

Updated development plan for town approved for funding by new ESPA
CORFU. 39.5 million Euros from the funding programme for projects in key sectors. This includes the bypass at Platytera as well as the restoration of Phoenikas and Yiallina.

Another protest against establishment of private universities
CORFU. Some students placed protest banners on the Old Fortress.

Social Welfare and Education Association organise event in Senior Citizens Centre (KAPI) garden on Tsiknopempti
CORFU. Toddlers and infants from the 2nd Infant and 2nd Childcare Centre as well as members of the Central Corfu Senior Citizens Centre (KAPI) gathered in the wonderful garden to enjoy the grilled food along with with songs and dance.

50 forest rangers coming to Corfu before Easter
CORFU. There was a wide-ranging meeting under Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Vaggelis Tournas to discuss preparations ahead of the upcoming fire protection period.

Burst water pipe outside 14th Primary School
CORFU. Pupils were forced to climb over the railings to get into the school.

Corfu MP΄s response to Corfu Church decision
CORFU. "The targeting and the political division of the faithful evoke other times," says PASOK MP Dimitris Biangis.