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Fire breaks out at Paxos rubbish tip
PAXOS. Fire broke out at Paxos rubbish tip this afternoon.

St. Desyllas Street in Corfu Town: Potholes to be fixed and road resurfaced this weekend
CORFU. Road closed to traffic this weekend.

Attack on municipal vehicle at Temploni: court case ongoing
CORFU. The trial of the Temploni residents accused of attacking a municipal vehicle at the landfill facility and causing damage began on Wednesday and is continuing on Thursday.

Missing American woman found in Loutses, Corfu
CORFU. She was well in her health , just a little upset.

Everyone in the trenches - for the ΄refuse΄ war
LEFKIMMI. The Lefkimmi residents΄ coordinating committee, who oppose the opening of the landfill, held a meeting after learning that a team of people - it isn΄t known from where - visited the Lefkimmi facility on Wednesday.

Couple accused of child molestation remanded in custody
CORFU. The Corfu couple accused of lewd behaviour with a 13-year-old were remanded in custody.

Four new departments for the Ionian University - one on each island
ATHENS. The Education Minister presented the Bill to the two Rectors.

Dr. Lee Durrell now an honorary citizen of Corfu
CORFU. "Don΄t think about what Corfu can do for you, think about what you can do for Corfu," said Dr. Lee Durrell at the ceremony.

Corfu Mayor: There is no alternative to Lefkimmi landfill – I ask for the public’s understanding
CORFU. “We now have our second hand tied behind our back regarding waste management,” said Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos when commenting on the court verdict.

Hotel Employees Union presses charges against Ikos Hotel management
CORFU. The Hotel Employees Union pressed charges against the management of the Ikos Hotel in Dassia on Monday for illegal violence and violation of union regulations. Those involved in the incident were taken to the police station.

No ferry services on Wednesday 30th May - Emergency services available Corfu - Igoumenitsa
CORFU. Corfu Seamen΄s Union is participating in the 24-hour general strike on Wednesday 30 May.

Unbelievable! Traffic lights at Kontokali junction out of operation yet again!
CORFU. They were working for a few days - and then went off again.

International Brindisi – Corfu Regatta: Large numbers expected to participate again this year
CORFU. More than 100 boats are expected to participate in the 33rd International Brindis-Corfu Regatta, 6 – 8 June, starting from Brindisi Port, passing by Otranto and finishing at Kassiopi in Corfu.

The Durrells 4th series: Filming in Corfu in September and October
CORFU. The ITV crew will be coming to Corfu to film the 4th series of the popular TV series - The Durrels.

Corfu Mayor to give a press conference on Tuesday
CORFU. The main topic will be the waste problem and the steps being taken to resolve the crisis.

Dr. Lee Durrell to be made honorary citizen of Corfu
CORFU. She will also be awarded the Corfu Silver Medal of Merit.

Protest concert against the use of Lefkimmi landfill facility
CORFU. Lefkimmi residents are organizing a concert with the following slogan - ΄No to the criminalization of the people of Lefkimmi - No to the illegal operation of the Mesorahia (Lefkimmi) landfill΄.

Rubbish burning in Sidari all night
CORFU. From early Monday morning firefighters fought to put out the fire that had broken out in a huge pile of rubbish in Sidari.