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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.

Article about riot police and Corfu rubbish in the Daily Telegraph
LONDON. Long article in the Travel Section of the Daily Telegraph.

Incidents in Lefkimmi - riot police use chemicals
LEFKIMMI. Local residents came up against a police cordon when they attempted to enter the access road for Lefkimmi landfill.

The reasons for Lefkimmi Cultural Society President΄s resignation
LEFKIMMI. Another protest rally on Saturday against the operation of the landfill and calling for the removal of riot police from Lefkimmi.

Riot Police in Lefkimmi complain about ΄galley conditions΄
Statement from Athens Police Union: ΄Unfortunately we΄re at zero point!!΄

Incidents in Lefkimmi on Sunday night - 3 people detained
LEFKIMMI. Following the protest rally against the presence of riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill, protestors marched towards the river.