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Mayor takes over responsibility for waste
CORFU. What he expects from Lefkimmi. How long the riot police will stay. New landfill - where and when. How long is ΄temporary΄?
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.
35-year-old arrested for trafficking cocaine, anabolics and cannabis
CORFU. The man was arrested by the Drugs Squad on Friday evening.
A vessel went to the Diapontia Islands today with drinking water and to transport vehicles that were stuck there
CORFU. Following a 2-week wait for the Marine Ministry to replace the ΄Alexandros΄.
Deputy Mayor for Cleansing Services hands in his resignation
CORFU. Deputy Mayor Spyros Aspiotis handed in his resignation - which has been attributed to the tremendous pressure of the present situation.
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.
Arrests for noise pollution in Kavos
CORFU. Police inspect cafes, bars and restaurants in Kavos.
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.
Riot Police in Lefkimmi complain about ΄galley conditions΄
Statement from Athens Police Union: ΄Unfortunately we΄re at zero point!!΄
Fire at Kontokali football pitch
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to Kontokali football pitch just after six o΄clock this evening.
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.