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Marios Frangoulis concert in aid of Corfu Hospital
CORFU. Sunday 2 September at the Old Fortress.
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.
΄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.
Lefkimmi residue landfill has two and a half years life left. Are the riot police going to stay that long as well?
CORFU. The waste management plan for Corfu step-by-step. The puzzles and pitfalls that need to be faced over the next three years.
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.
Banners ΄MAT and rubbish out of Lefkimmi΄ displayed at key locations in Corfu
CORFU. Three banners have been put up in key locations by the Initiative Against the Landfill.
Workers΄ unions blockade the Messonghi bridge
CORFU. Workers΄ unions from PAME have blocked Messonghi bridge as a symbolic protest against the presence of the riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill.
The complete plan for waste management in Corfu from the Minister for the Interior
ATHENS. Minister Panos Skourletis gave a comprehensive answer to a question from MP Emmanuel Konsolas (New Democracy). Below is the Minister’s response to the question from Mr. Konsolas on the subject of ‘Immediate measures and changes to the official legislation in order to tackle the explosive refuse situation in Corfu - which is a danger to public health and is damaging the island’s image as a tourist resort’.
There is freedom of the press. Censorship and all other preventive measures are forbidden.**
CORFU. The abuse and harassment of the Enimerosi photo reporter by demonstrators at Lefkimmi on Sunday was said by protestors to be due to their confusion and anger at the presence of the riot police.
Article about riot police and Corfu rubbish in the Daily Telegraph
LONDON. Long article in the Travel Section of the Daily Telegraph.
German State TV films Lefkimmi and interviews Corfu Mayor
CORFU. The German State TV channel ARD was at Lefkimmi landfill yesterday filming the scenes of tension between the local residents and the riot police (MAT).
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.
First Greek police and now UK police complain about conditions for personnel
It seems the Greek riot police are not the only ones complaining about conditions. The UK Police Federation have also lodged complaints about ΄unacceptable conditions΄ for officers policing Donald Trump΄s visit to the UK.
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.
Young Corfu girl Greek Under-10 chess champion!
RIO. Katerina Goutzouki wins in Greek Children΄s Chess Championship in Rio.
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.
Big demonstration against riot police and use of Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. South Corfu residents held a big demonstration at the crossroads leading to Lefkimmi landfill with chants and banners protesting against the presence of the police.
