Lefkimmi
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.
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.
Five of those arrested released with restrictive conditions.
CORFU. All five are prohibited from leaving the country and four of them have to present themselves at the local police station at regular intervals.
Today΄s protest rally in town cancelled by Lefkimmi residents
LEFKIMMI. The Lefkimmi residents΄ protest rally in town planned for this evening has been cancelled.
South Corfu SYRIZA branch dissolved
LEFKIMMI. The decision to dissolve the Lefkimmi branch of SYRIZA was taken last night by members at a meeting.
Roadblock set up early this morning to prevent lorries with waste bales from entering Lefkimmi facility
CORFU. A roadblock was set up early this morning on the access road to Lefkimmi landfill to stop lorries with waste bales from Temploni from entering.
Minister for the Interior’s answer to question about refuse and riot police in Corfu
ATHENS. In Parliament today, Thursday 28th, the explosive situation in Corfu due to the refuse and the presence of riot police was discussed following a question from the Communist Party MP Nikos Moraitis.
The convoy of lorries transferring the waste bales
CORFU. The convoy of lorries transporting the waste bales from Temploni landfill to Lefkimmi with a police escort.
The transfer of waste bales from Temploni to Lefkimmi has begun - the area has been blocked off
LEFKIMMI. The first lorries with waste bales from Temploni arrived at Lefkimmi landfill early this morning.
Two more arrests in Lefkimmi
CORFU. There were minor incidents in Lefkimmi on Wednesday night at the crossroads on the main road with the road leading to the landfill.
Workers΄ Unions to hold demonstration in San Rocco on Friday against the presence of the riot police
CORFU. There was a meeting of the union executives from the All-Workers Militant Front (PAME)on Wednesday night.
Lefkimmi residents face off with the riot police
LEFKIMMI. For the second day Lefkimmi residents gathered on the streets opposite the riot police (MAT).
΄War΄ Report: Seven arrests, two injuries and one police van damaged!
CORFU. All was quiet today in the area which showed clear signs of last night΄s clashes. Things are expected to flare up again when the first trucks appear with the waste bales from Temploni.
Four arrests following last night΄s incidents with the riot police in Lefkimmi.
CORFU. Four people - three men and one woman - were arrested following incidents that began at 11pm in Lefkimmi where squads of riot police have been positioned since early Tuesday morning.
Temploni Residents Association asks for the immediate withdrawal of riot police from Corfu
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society has issued a statement regarding the presence of riot police in Corfu.
Lefkimmi: Molotov cocktails thrown and riot police use chemicals
CORFU. Incidents in Lefkimmi last night where the riot police (MAT) were positioned.
Two men arrested following the incidents with the riot police in Lefkimmi - another man is being sought
CORFU. Two policemen were also injured.
