Police
Two arrests for trafficking of hashish in Corfu
CORFU. Two men aged 35 and 36 were arrested by the Drugs Squad on Tuesday (26th) night in Corfu for trafficking unprocessed cannabis.
Roadblock set up early this morning to prevent lorries with waste bales from entering Lefkimmi facility
CORFU. A roadblock was set up early this morning on the access road to Lefkimmi landfill to stop lorries with waste bales from Temploni from entering.
The convoy of lorries transferring the waste bales
CORFU. The convoy of lorries transporting the waste bales from Temploni landfill to Lefkimmi with a police escort.
The transfer of waste bales from Temploni to Lefkimmi has begun - the area has been blocked off
LEFKIMMI. The first lorries with waste bales from Temploni arrived at Lefkimmi landfill early this morning.
Two more arrests in Lefkimmi
CORFU. There were minor incidents in Lefkimmi on Wednesday night at the crossroads on the main road with the road leading to the landfill.
Workers΄ Unions to hold demonstration in San Rocco on Friday against the presence of the riot police
CORFU. There was a meeting of the union executives from the All-Workers Militant Front (PAME)on Wednesday night.
Lefkimmi residents face off with the riot police
LEFKIMMI. For the second day Lefkimmi residents gathered on the streets opposite the riot police (MAT).
΄War΄ Report: Seven arrests, two injuries and one police van damaged!
CORFU. All was quiet today in the area which showed clear signs of last night΄s clashes. Things are expected to flare up again when the first trucks appear with the waste bales from Temploni.
Four arrests following last night΄s incidents with the riot police in Lefkimmi.
CORFU. Four people - three men and one woman - were arrested following incidents that began at 11pm in Lefkimmi where squads of riot police have been positioned since early Tuesday morning.
Temploni Residents Association asks for the immediate withdrawal of riot police from Corfu
CORFU. Temploni Cultural Society has issued a statement regarding the presence of riot police in Corfu.
Lefkimmi: Molotov cocktails thrown and riot police use chemicals
CORFU. Incidents in Lefkimmi last night where the riot police (MAT) were positioned.
Two men arrested following the incidents with the riot police in Lefkimmi - another man is being sought
CORFU. Two policemen were also injured.
Corfu Mayor:"I didn΄t ask for the riot police - the order came from the government"
CORFU. What the Mayor said about the letter to the Minister for the Interior and other ministries.
Riot police incidents: Two people held for questioning and one policeman injured
CORFU. The tension in Lefkimmi between residents and riot police led to two residents being held for questioning.
Deputy Mayor for Korission and Meliteon resigns
CORFU. The Deputy Mayor for Korission and Melireon Al. Aspiotis has resigned in protest at the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi.
Lots of tension in Lefkimmi with the riot police
Local residents continue to gather round the police cordon in Lefkimmi.
This is war say Lefkimmi residents
CORFU. With another 300 riot police (MAT) expected to arrive on Tuesday the number of those present on the island will double. From the early hours this morning they put their plan into action - blocking off all side streets leading onto the main Lefkimmi road and, of course, all those leading to the landfill facility in Mesorahia, Lefkimmi.
President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society regarding the riot police: ΄I call on every democratic citizen not to allow this΄
LEFKIMMI. The arrival of a strong police presence in Lefkimmi has created tension and turmoil amongst the local residents.
