May

Dr. Lee Durrell now an honorary citizen of Corfu
CORFU. "Don΄t think about what Corfu can do for you, think about what you can do for Corfu," said Dr. Lee Durrell at the ceremony.

Corfu Mayor: There is no alternative to Lefkimmi landfill – I ask for the public’s understanding
CORFU. “We now have our second hand tied behind our back regarding waste management,” said Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos when commenting on the court verdict.

Corfu Mayor to give a press conference on Tuesday
CORFU. The main topic will be the waste problem and the steps being taken to resolve the crisis.

The Mayor has been holding meetings at his office all day.
CORFU. The Mayor has been holding meetings at his office with close colleagues since this morning.

Regional Governor: Which principle of law allows local authority responsibilities to be nullified?
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, says that the court verdict against the Mayor and Deputy Mayor has posed questions that need to be answered.

Reactions and altercations after court find Mayor and Deputy Mayor guilty
CORFU. The atmosphere was fraught with tension and turmoil following the court΄s decision.

Temploni landfill court case continuing on Friday
CORFU. Proceedings ended for the day at 12:30 on Thursday and will continue at 09:30 on Friday.

Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Cleansing Services to appear before 3-member Court of Misdemeanours today
CORFU. The Mayor, Kostas Nikolouzos, and Deputy Mayor, Spyros Aspiotis, will be tried by the 3-member Court of Misdemeanours today, Tuesday 22nd May at 12:00.

21st May celebrations
CORFU. The parade was held in the presence of the President of Parliament, Nikos Voutsis, and Minister of Justice, Stavros Kontonis.

Demonstrators shout at Justice Minister about the rubbish – ‘Corfu is dying. Give us a solution!’
CORFU. The Minister of Justice, Stavros Kontonis, was confronted by a large group of protestors this morning.

Mayor΄s statement following his arrest at Temploni landfill today
CORFU. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Cleansing, Spyros Aspiotis, will appear before the 3-member Court of Misdemeanours on Tuesday 22nd at 12:00.

Russian journalists meet with Mayor of Corfu
CORFU. Russian journalists from specialist yachting tourism magazines met with the Mayor at the Old Town Hall on Monday afternoon.

Chinese Ambassador to Greece meets with Corfu Mayor at Old Town Hall
CORFU. The Ambassador will donate 20 silk costumes from his personal collection to the Corfu Museum of Asian Arts to add to its exhibits.

Mayor meets with Temploni ΄Sparmiotissa΄ Society
CORFU. They mainly discussed the operation of the Temploni facility and other matters affecting Temploni and the region.

Mayor says that refuse collection will be completely back to normal in 2-3 days
CORFU. The Mayor held a meeting on Monday afternoon to discuss the best possible way to start the tourist season, as regards refuse collection.

΄The Wind That Shakes the Barley΄ screening at the Workers Centre.
CORFU. Corfu Private Sector Employees Union is showing this war drama directed by Ken Loach for May Day.

Pupils at Afra Primary School write letter of complaint to the Mayor!
CORFU. The 4th Grade at Afra Primary School handed in a letter of complaint to the Mayor of Corfu about the refuse and stray animals.

Corfu Mayor meets with Greek Consul General in New York
Corfu Mayor, Kostas Nikolouzos, and President of Corfu Chamber of Commerce, Giorgos Hondroyiannis, had a meeting at the Consulate General in New York with the Consul General, Konstantinos Koutras.