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Temporary solution for the collection of waste in South Corfu
LEFKIMMI. Collection directly from the bins and transportation to Palairos.

Mass protest in Corfu against tax bill despite the rain
CORFU. Due to the downpour, the protest lasted only a few minutes and the bodies headed to the former Prefecture, where the Tax Office is housed to submit a resolution to Corfu Tax Office, as representatives of the Ministry of Finance.

Composters and healthy eating at Kavadades Nursery, Sfakera Childcare Centre and 2nd Special School
CORFU. The installation of composters in North Corfu school facilities is being carried out in collaboration with the Deputy Mayor for Circular Economy, Spyridoula Kokkali, the Regional Director of Education, Petros Aggelopoulos, Corfu Primary and Secondary Education Directorate, and, of course, with the school heads.

Self-employed professionals on streets today protesting against tax legislation
CORFU. Shops closed 12:00-14:30 - No taxis - Accounting offices closed.

Magda Kokkali from Corfu wins silver medal in National Para Sailing Championships
CORFU. Accompanied by Alexandros Koulouris, her first appearance in Hansa 303 Double races was crowned with success.

Hotel Employees Union: Corfu School of Tourism in danger of being suspended
CORFU. The School is currently understaffed with one permanent administrative employee and one permanent teacher.

Corfu Prison chess team takes part in Intercontinental Chess Championship for inmates
CORFU. The team came 6th amongst 88 teams from 46 countries.

European Junior Open Water Swimming Championships begin in Corfu
CORFU. The races began at NAOK this morning.

Tender for restoration of Temploni landfill proceeding
ARGOSTOLI (FODSA). 70%-80% of waste bales have been transported from the now inactive Lefkimmi landfill.

FODSA΄s appeal for restoration of Temploni landfill accepted
CORFU. A temporary contractor for the waste management facility in Corfu will soon be appointed. The competition for the transportation of waste off the island for 1+1 years has been announced by Central Corfu Municipality.

Temploni landfill as it is today
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society published an aerial view of the landfill.

36 Ukrainian children at Gouvia summer camp
CORFU. They are being hosted at the ΄Stamatios Desyllas΄ camp as part of the Central Corfu and Odessa Municipalities΄ Festival of Solidarity and Friendship.

Vidos summer camps officially cancelled
CORFU. Despite the repeated assurances that the summer camps would operate again this year after an absence of several years.

Amphipagiton Junior High School yard still a construction site
CORFU. The school has to open on 1 September and operate normally, conducting upgrading and graduation exams.

Horse and carriage owner arrested for taking horse out in high temperatures
CORFU. A member of the public reported him to the police.

Dozens of processions in Corfu for Assumption of Virgin Mary
CORFU. Virgin Mary is honoured in dozens of churches and monasteries on the island.

Wildfire in Akrokefalo, Temploni
CORFU. Aerial and ground forces are involved in the firefighting operation.

Achilleion Palace gardens open to the public until 31 October
CORFU. The outdoor area of the Achilleion Palace is now open to the public, giving visitors the opportunity to admire the restored marble statues in the gardens.