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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.

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.