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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.

Chinese thinking about doing a reality show in Corfu!
CORFU. A Chinese delegation met with Corfu Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos in the Old Town Hall this afternoon as part of a collaboration between the Municipality and the Ministry of Tourism.

The reasons for Lefkimmi Cultural Society President΄s resignation
LEFKIMMI. Another protest rally on Saturday against the operation of the landfill and calling for the removal of riot police from Lefkimmi.

Sea Scouts and American pupils working ΄All Together΄ on Vidos Island
CORFU. 24 teenagers from various USA schools and states will be working with the 5th Potamos Sea Scouts Group and Deputy Mayor for small Corfu islands Noni Mastora to clean up Maestros beach and other spots on Vidos Island.

Corfu Mayor meets with Serbian producer of the film ΄King Petar΄s Socks΄
CORFU. The film is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the allies victory in the 1st World War and the huge losses suffered by the Serbian army.

“Prossalendi’s Britannia” – Historical Perspective - Exhibition at the Ionian Academy
CORFU. As it is well known, George IV, as Prince Regent of the United Kingdom, founded the Order of St Michael and St George in Corfu and in Malta on 28 April 1818, two hundred years ago. This forms part of Corfu’s history and belongs to its heritage.

Oldest known extract of Homer΄s Odyssey discovered in Olympia
OLYMPIA. Initial estimates date the finding to the Roman era, probably before the 3rd century AD.

15 newcomer artists at Corfu Art Gallery
CORFU. From the opening of the group exhibition.

Ambulance has to get past obstacles to reach the centre of the old town.
CORFU. Fortunately, there was no loss of life when an ambulance was delayed in reaching the centre of Corfu Old Town.

Young Corfu girl Greek Under-10 chess champion!
RIO. Katerina Goutzouki wins in Greek Children΄s Chess Championship in Rio.

Riot Police in Lefkimmi complain about ΄galley conditions΄
Statement from Athens Police Union: ΄Unfortunately we΄re at zero point!!΄

Fire at Kontokali football pitch
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to Kontokali football pitch just after six o΄clock this evening.

Serbs returning to Corfu for 100th anniversary
CORFU. Corfu - ΄Crf΄ as it is called in Serbian (minus the vowels)- is deeply ingrained in the consciousness of the Serbs, formerly Yugoslavians, as one of the birthplaces of their modern state.