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Beach clean-up in Vidos: Lesson in volunteerism from youngsters
CORFU. 24 teenagers from various schools and states in America in collaboration with the 5th Sea Scouts Group from Potamos cleaned and tidied up Maestros Beach on Vidos Island on Saturday morning.

German State TV films Lefkimmi and interviews Corfu Mayor
CORFU. The German State TV channel ARD was at Lefkimmi landfill yesterday filming the scenes of tension between the local residents and the riot police (MAT).

Corfu athlete wins bronze medal at National Championships
PATRAS. Four Corfu athletes took part in the Greek Men΄s Championships in Patras.

Temploni Cultural Society report that there is now a 4th mountain of rubbish at the landfill.
CORFU. A new video and photos from Temploni Cultural Society.

Incidents in Lefkimmi - riot police use chemicals
LEFKIMMI. Local residents came up against a police cordon when they attempted to enter the access road for Lefkimmi landfill.

Grief over the death of 20-year-old British boxer in Kavos
CORFU. The death of 20-year-old boxer William Hughes was widely reported in the British press.

Another protest demonstration on Sunday evening - marching to Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Lefkimmi residents stressed that their demonstration - in which they will attempt to march to the landfill - will be peaceful.

A feast of traditional dancing in Corfu Town
CORFU. 150 dancers in the historical centre of Corfu Town accompanied by live music.

Fatal accident with 15-year-old boy in Paxos
GAIOS (PAXOS). Everything happened quickly after a 15-year-old American boy, who was in a speedboat with his family, fell into the sea near Mongonissi, Gaios.

RecyclingWorks ΙΚΕ (Lavranos) awarded the recycling contract again
CORFU. Corfu Recyclable Waste Sorting Centre (KDAY) is once again (since Monday 9th July) under the management of RecyclingWorks ΙΚΕ, owned by G & S Lavranos, who also managed the Centre from 2006 to 2016.

Spyros Pandis (Tsiantis) elected new president of Lefkimmi Cultural Society
LEFKIMMI. Spyros Pandis, a business owner from Kavos, is the new President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society.

Maria Kontomari talks about her resignation
LEFKIMMI. Maria Kontomari posted some thoughts on her resignation as President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society on Facebook.

What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend

New funding of 713,000 Euros for recycling in Corfu
CORFU. Yellow bins will be provided for the collection of paper and cardboard which will be picked up separately by refuse trucks used solely for that purpose.

First Greek police and now UK police complain about conditions for personnel
It seems the Greek riot police are not the only ones complaining about conditions. The UK Police Federation have also lodged complaints about ΄unacceptable conditions΄ for officers policing Donald Trump΄s visit to the UK.

Arrests for noise pollution in Kavos
CORFU. Police inspect cafes, bars and restaurants in Kavos.

Overtime approved for events at the Old Fortress
CORFU. The much-awaited ministerial decision has been signed, opening the way for the organization of events in archaeological sites throughout Greece.

Another protest rally in Lefkimmi on Saturday
LEFKIMMI. The demonstration will gather at 20:00 in Riglades, Agion Panton Square and then proceed towards the Regional Building at the port crossroads.