Police
Communist Party statement regarding the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The local Communist Party issued the following statement immediately following the appearance of the riot police in Lefkimmi:
Riot Police at Lefkimmi
LEFKIMMI. Information that the riot police (MAT) had arrived in Corfu confirmed.
Tension in Temploni again this morning
CORFU. The police were called and the driver of the bulldozer disappeared.
23-year-old man arrested for drug trafficking
CORFU. The young man was found in possession of unprocessed cannabis, pills and a sum of money.
7 arrests in the last 24 hours
A 21-year-old British man was arrested in Kavos by the Police Crime Prevention Unit for possession of a small amount of unprocessed cannabis.
66-year-old home help arrested for theft
CORFU. She was found to have been stealing systematically from the house in Ag. Ekaterinis where she worked.
Hotel Employees Union presses charges against Ikos Hotel management
CORFU. The Hotel Employees Union pressed charges against the management of the Ikos Hotel in Dassia on Monday for illegal violence and violation of union regulations. Those involved in the incident were taken to the police station.
Raids on shops illegally using public space
CORFU. The Municipal Police was out in force on Monday morning with measuring tapes to check on shops in the historical centre of town.
The rubbish is your problem - not a police problem
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Police Officers Union issued a statement in which they told Mr. Galiatsatos (also for Mr. Nikolouzos΄ ears) that ΄the rubbish is your problem - not a police problem΄.
Regional Governor: Police Chief should be suspended
CORFU. Strong words from the Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, in a post on Facebook regarding the Lefkimmi landfill arson.
Barricade taken down at Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. The tyres that had been placed as a barricade blocking access to Lefkimmi landfill were removed today in the presence of the police.
Corfu MP Fotini Vaki: Police knew about the arson!
CORFU. Corfu SYRIZA MP Fotini Vaki loudly denounced the police on a Corfu TV channel on Sunday night, saying that they had had information concerning the arson attack at Lefkimmi landfill.
Road accident at Sotiriotissa. Car overturns, goes into opposite lane and ends up in the ditch. 29-year-old driver freed from car.
CORFU. Drivers who have been stopped by the traffic police watch anxiously as firefighters attempt to free the driver from his crashed car.
Police give cycling lessons to pupils at Corfu Primary School
CORFU. Pupils learnt about the proper use of bicycles and how to cycle safely in town.
Two of the three people arrested in connection with the 56-year-old woman΄s death have been released
CORFU. Two of the three people arrested in connection with the tragic incident at the party on Sunday have been released.
Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.
German Corfu lover gives gift of police patrol vehicle for use in the north of the island
CORFU. “We wanted to give something back to the island for all it has given us,” said Jorg Rockenhauser.
