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Where does the recyclable waste go?
CORFU. The Enimerosi camera followed the trucks with recyclable waste. What did it find out?

Temploni residents lodge new criminal complaint
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society lodged a criminal complaint with the Prosecutor Ms. Tataki on Wednesday against the Solid Waste Management Organization (SYDISA) and the contractor responsible for the management of the facility.

Young Corfu athletes hoping for medals
GYOR, HUNGARY. The two Corfu athletes Spyridoula Karydi and Panayiota Dosi are amongst the Greek athletes in Hungary to take part in the European Under-18 Athletics Championships (5-8 July).

British tourist found dead in North Corfu
CORFU. A British tourist was found dead on Wednesday morning on the road between Sidari and Karousades.

New Society of (well off) friends of Corfu with an interest in Mon Repos
CORFU. The aim of the Society is to look after the estate and to this end the founders are looking to raise money from the donations of friends through their bank accounts as well as from Foundations.

Earthquake in Albania could be felt in Corfu
DURRES, ALBANIA. There was an earthquake at 12:01 today (Greek time) on the Albanian coast north of Durres, which could also be felt in Corfu.

On this day in history: Corfu 3 July
CORFU. 1967 - Deaths and injuries at Corfu Airport.

Politico article about the waste management problem in Corfu
CORFU. The article in Politico gives a clear picture of the waste management crisis in Corfu written by a journalist who visited Corfu last week.

Lefkada: 50-year-old man loses his limb in motor boat accident
LEFKADA. The injured man was airlifted to Attica General Hospital (KAT) in Athens.

Change of shift for riot police at Lefkimmi
CORFU. The sight of a riot police (MAT) van disembarking from the Igoumenitsa-Corfu ferry boat caused Lefkimmi residents to fear that ΄reinforcements΄ had arrived.

Hoteliers and Tourist Accommodation Owners produce TV spot about recycling
CORFU. Campaign from Corfu Hoteliers Association and Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners.

Mathraki now has its own composting facility
CORFU. The island of Mathraki has set up a composting area in collaboration with the volunteer group ΄ Corfu Compost Project΄.

Road accident in Sgombou - no injuries
CORFU. There was a road accident at 12 noon on Monday.

Vandalism in the Upper Square: Not the first time and (probably) not the last!
CORFU. One of the street lamps in the Upper Square near the fountain has been knocked down.

Two men arrested for breaking into a car in Myrtiotisa
CORFU. Two men aged 21 and 20 were arrested on Sunday afternoon for breaking into a parked car.

European Silk Road: Event to celebrate one year΄s activities
CORFU. There will be a special event on Monday 2nd July at 19:00 in the Old Fortress to present the results of the European Silk Road’s activities in its first year.

First photos of the waste bales at Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Local residents have posted the first photos of the waste bales at Lefkimmi landfill on social media.

Trial of two men arrested in Lefkimmi on Tuesday deferred
CORFU. The two men who were arrested in Lefkimmi on Tuesday afternoon during incidents in which two policemen were arrested have had their trial deferred.