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Human gesture from the Coast Guard - assistance given to Mathraki islanders
CORFU. On Tuesday morning, with the turbulent conditions prevailing at sea, the Coast Guard helped a family and priest cross to Mathraki for a funeral.
Tribute from Italian President - see what RAI said
CORFU. Following Thessaloniki and Cephalonia, the Italian President Sergio Mattarella - who had been invited by the Greek President - concluded his symbolic visit to Greece in Corfu.
Municipal Council votes on limiting the presence of riot police (MAT) in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The Council accepted the request from Lefkimmi residents at Monday΄s turbulent meeting to hold a vote.
Mountain Trek: Ai Matthias-Pantokrator
CORFU. The Mountaineering and Trekking Society is organizing a mountain trek Ai Matthias - Pantokrator (462m) on Sunday 7 October.
Confusion in the town centre and in the midst of it all...a MAT police van
CORFU. In a town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument everything is prohibited and everything is allowed.
Sit-in at Lefkimmi High School in protest against the landfill and the presence of the riot police
CORFU. School pupils in South Corfu are now also protesting against the landfill and the police presence in Lefkimmi.
Lefkimmi resident΄s accusation that he was beaten by riot police (MAT) being investigated
CORFU. The medical report on the injuries is expected today.
Archaeological information panel damaged outside Regional Administration building. Vandalism or an accident?
CORFU. It΄s been les than two years since Corfu Inspectorate of Antiquities placed information panels in town to display the island΄s medieval fortifications.
Big fire in Melikia Lefkimmi and incidents with protestors
CORFU. Protestors and police clashed yet again in Lefkimmi on Saturday night.
Sad ΄battle΄ images from Lefkimmi protest against the landfill
CORFU. There were no injuries during Tuesday night΄s incidents during the protest in Lefkimmi.
Molotovs and chemicals in Lefkimmi
LEFKIMMI. Another troubled night in Lefkimmi, where residents of SOuth Corfu continue to protest against the landfill and the presence of riot police.
Police Federation: Corfu won΄t become another ΄Keratea΄
CORFU. "They should solve the problem that they themselves have created and save their international image which they themselves have damaged," says the Police Federation.
Traditional fair in Ai Mathia
CORFU. Ai Mathias Arts Society is organizing a traditional fair on Wednesday 15th August.
Conflicting opinions as to how long the riot police will stay in Lefkimmi
CORFU. There may not have been white smoke coming from the Town Hall chimney but Spyros Aspiotis emerged from the Mayor΄s office looking good following a long discussion with Kostas Nikolouzos.
Traditional village fair in Agios Mathaios
CORFU. Agios Mathaios Cultural Society is organizing a traditional fair on Monday 6th August.
΄No΄ to the riot police and Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. There was a demonstration in Georgaki Square in Corfu Town last night calling for the withdrawal of the riot police (MAT) and the closure of Lefkimmi landfill.
Town Council emergency meeting breaks up with the parties walking out
CORFU. The meeting was cut short and will continue this evening.
Tension and use of chemicals at Lefkimmi residents΄ march in Neohori
LEFKIMMI. On Sunday night Lefkimmi residents gathered at the Neohori sports pitch near South Corfu landfill.
