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Riot police to leave Lefkimmi and the main road to open to traffic again
CORFU. According to sources in the media the ΄siege΄ of Lefkimmi is coming to an end.

Lefkimmi residents clean up the area around the landfill
CORFU. Lefkimmi residents once again approached the landfill on Sunday afternoon and found themselves up against the police who were securing the facility.

Lefkimmi residents sing carols to the riot police!
CORFU. The police have been in South Corfu for 6 months now.

Corfu police request the intercession of the Police Federation
CORFU. Corfu Police Employees΄ Union sent a letter of protest to the National Federation of Police Employees (POASY).

Another demonstration in Lefkimmi against the landfill and the riot police
CORFU. Residents΄ protests continue.

Another demonstration in Lefkimmi in the presence of the riot police
CORFU. The demonstrations against the Lefkimmi landfill continue.

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.