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Red Cross: Collection of supplies and blood donation for the wildfire victims
CORFU. The regional branch of the Greek Red Cross is collaborating with the Municipality and ΄All Together for Corfu΄ to collect basic necessities for the wildfire victims.

Capodistrias Philharmonic Percussion concert postponed
CORFU. Capodistrias Philharmonic Society is observing the three days of national mourning for the victims of the tragic wildfire in Attica.

Support and aid need to be properly organized and coordinated
There are at least two questions raised by the organized efforts in Corfu in response to the human tragedy which, fortunately, did not happen here.

Three days of national mourning - flags at half-mast
ATHENS. Following Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras΄ declaration of 3 days of national mourning for the victims of the recent wildfires, the Minister for the Interior Panos Skourletis announced that flags on all public buildings will be flown at half-mast.

Corfu Municipality Civil Protection Services in increased preparedness
CORFU. Patrol vehicles and guidelines for the public.

Greek Red Cross: Special bank account for donations in aid of Attica wildfire victims
ATHENS. In response to the national tragedy of the devastating wildfires in Attica, the Greek Red Cross has opened a bank account for donations from individuals and businesses who wish to help the fire victims.

Aid for Attica wildfire victims
CORFU. Blood donation, accommodation and care, helpline, food.

Lefkimmi residue landfill has two and a half years life left. Are the riot police going to stay that long as well?
CORFU. The waste management plan for Corfu step-by-step. The puzzles and pitfalls that need to be faced over the next three years.

Dead and injured in wildfire devastation in Eastern Attica
ATHENS. There are 49 officially confirmed deaths from the wildfire in Eastern Attica according to the latest information from the Fire Service representative Stavroula Malliri a few minutes ago.

Mayor takes over responsibility for waste
CORFU. What he expects from Lefkimmi. How long the riot police will stay. New landfill - where and when. How long is ΄temporary΄?

Corfu Mountaineering and Trekking Club to place signage along all Corfu paths
CORFU. An important initiative to aid trekking tourism and alternative tourism.

Tension and use of chemicals at Lefkimmi residents΄ march in Neohori
LEFKIMMI. On Sunday night Lefkimmi residents gathered at the Neohori sports pitch near South Corfu landfill.

Banners ΄MAT and rubbish out of Lefkimmi΄ displayed at key locations in Corfu
CORFU. Three banners have been put up in key locations by the Initiative Against the Landfill.

Musical evening in Kompitsi with well-loved songs by Yiannis Spanos
CORFU. There was a unique atmosphere with nostalgic melodies in the village of Kompitsi on Sunday night.

Power cuts in South Corfu – Monday 23 July
CORFU. The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Monday 23 July from 08.30 to 13.00 in order to carry out necessary work on the Central Lines.

Green Point in Kassiopi
CORFU. Recycling guidelines will be issued and people have been asked to support and respect this significant project.

Workers΄ unions blockade the Messonghi bridge
CORFU. Workers΄ unions from PAME have blocked Messonghi bridge as a symbolic protest against the presence of the riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill.
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35-year-old arrested for trafficking cocaine, anabolics and cannabis
CORFU. The man was arrested by the Drugs Squad on Friday evening.