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΄Bomb΄ thrown into Lefkimmi police station
LEFKIMMI. According to police sources, there is a lot of tension in the area and there are frequent small ΄episodes΄ involving the police and the public. On Sunday night, following the demonstration, there were two or three incidents as the police returned to their base

Works by Corfu artist Spyros Gelekas to be displayed in Peking exhibition alongside works by Dali
CORFU. The works of Spyros Gelekas are included in an art exhibition in Peking 10 - 24 July alongside works by the master of surrealism Salvador Dali.

Children plant flowers outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building
CORFU. Children from the 2nd Summer Sports Camp, organized by the Ioannis Capodistrias Sports Club and the Corfu Gymnastics Club, brought colour and life to the area outside the Ionian Islands Regional Administration building.

E-tickets for archaeological sites
ATHENS. By the end of the week the new e-ticketing system will be in operation.

Enjoy the angelic voices of Corfu Children΄s Choir in Vienna
VIENNA. Corfu Children΄s Choir give two more performances in Vienna following their award-winning performance at the Summa cum Laude Youth Music Festival.

Incidents in Lefkimmi on Sunday night - 3 people detained
LEFKIMMI. Following the protest rally against the presence of riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill, protestors marched towards the river.

Big demonstration against riot police and use of Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. South Corfu residents held a big demonstration at the crossroads leading to Lefkimmi landfill with chants and banners protesting against the presence of the police.

Young Corfu athlete sets second Greek record at European Championships
GYOR, HUNGARY. Spyridoula Karydi, coached by Pavlos Skordilis, continues to impress in Gyor, where she set a new Greek record for the triple jump to add to that for the long jump the previous day.

Corfu Children΄s Choir wins award in Vienna
VIENNA. Corfu Children΄s Choir won the highest award at the Summa cum Laude Youth Music Festival in Vienna.

Riot police bus nearly catches fire on the Ionian Motorway
MESSOLONGHI. Smoke started pouring out of the engine of a police bus that was bringing riot police to Corfu.

European Bronze Medal and new Greek record for young Corfu athlete
GYOR, HUNGARY. Spyridoula Karydi won the Bronze Medal in the long jump at the European Under-18 Athletics Championships.

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

Incidents and swearing outside Lefkimmi Police Station
LEFKIMMI. There was a minor disturbance outside Lefkimmi Police Station in the early hours of Friday morning.

Digital Environmental Registry now online
Members of the public and environmental organizations can now find out about any environmental licences.

Three new Interreg ADRION proposals for the European Silk Road
CORFU. Strengthening of ties between Corfu and Venice as well as in the wider Adriatic - Ionian region.

Temploni cells closed down permanently: Solid Waste Management Organization fined
CORFU. The decision to close down the three cells (A, B & C) at Temploni landfill came from the Ionian Islands Regional Governor on the recommendation of the responsible department. Administrative penalties and fine were also imposed on SYDISA.

Disinfestation of public areas - see where and when
CORFU. A programme of disinfestation of Corfu public areas.

Protest rally in Lefkimmi on Sunday against the presence of riot police and use of the landfill
CORFU. In order to reaffirm its opposition to the Lefkimmi landfill and the presence of riot police Lefkimmi Cultural Society is calling on the public to attend the rally on Sunday night.