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Deputy Mayor for Korission and Meliteon resigns
CORFU. The Deputy Mayor for Korission and Melireon Al. Aspiotis has resigned in protest at the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi.
Lots of tension in Lefkimmi with the riot police
Local residents continue to gather round the police cordon in Lefkimmi.
This is war say Lefkimmi residents
CORFU. With another 300 riot police (MAT) expected to arrive on Tuesday the number of those present on the island will double. From the early hours this morning they put their plan into action - blocking off all side streets leading onto the main Lefkimmi road and, of course, all those leading to the landfill facility in Mesorahia, Lefkimmi.
President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society regarding the riot police: ΄I call on every democratic citizen not to allow this΄
LEFKIMMI. The arrival of a strong police presence in Lefkimmi has created tension and turmoil amongst the local residents.
Communist Party statement regarding the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The local Communist Party issued the following statement immediately following the appearance of the riot police in Lefkimmi:
Riot Police at Lefkimmi
LEFKIMMI. Information that the riot police (MAT) had arrived in Corfu confirmed.
Hopes for the decongestion of Temploni and the roads
CORFU. It was announced at the Town Council meeting that the Solid Waste Management Service (SYDISA) has obtained (it is not known how) a second machine for the selection and baling of mixed waste - an absolute necessity for the decongestion of the Temploni facility and the Corfu roads.
British tourism professionals, concerned about the refuse situation, visit the Mayor
CORFU. Travel agents and professionals involved in Corfu tourism visited the Mayor΄s office today for an update on the waste problem.
Man found dead in well in Evropoulous
CORFU. A Bulgarian man was found dead in a well in Evropoulous on Monday afternoon.
Corfu catering industry is organizing recycling of waste
CORFU. The President of the Corfu Association of Restaurateurs and Related Professions Nikos Vergetis issued the following announcement:
Medals for three young Corfu athletes
KATERINI. Great performances by the Corfu athletes.
8-year-old girl injured in Corfu boat fire is daughter of well-known TV newsreader
CORFU. As reported by the Daily Telegraph.
65,000 signatures to do something about the problem with stray animals in Corfu
CORFU. Petition requesting the Municipality for help in finding premises for the sterilisation of stray animals.
΄Lefkimmi won΄t become another Iphigenia΄: New attacks on Regional Governor
CORFU. 1,500 signatures collected up to now.
΄NO to Drugs΄: Performance of ΄Dust in the Wind΄ at the Old Palace
CORFU. Special event for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Large turnout for the protest about the rubbish
CORFU. The rally with Corfu residents in the pedestrianised area in town to protest about the situation with the huge piles of rubbish was much larger than at any other time.
The Centre for recyclable materials in the parking area at the Emporiko Kentro will now be open in the evenings
CORFU. The Municipal Cleansing and Recycling Service issued the following statement:
