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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.
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΄.
Lefkimmi now sues Corfu Municipality for environmental degradation
CORFU. Lefkimmi is now taking legal action to prevent the use of the South Corfu landfill.
Temploni Cultural Society: “If that’s the way they want to play it, we can do the same!”
CORFU. The waste management crisis is escalating.
1.2 million Euros for biodiversity projects in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. Following the signature of Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos yesterday two new biodiversity projects have been included in the ΄Protection of the Environment and Sustainable Development΄ programme which is part of the Ionian Islands Business Programme 2014-2020
Temploni Cultural Society board members released after being detained by police for entering Temploni landfill unlawfully
CORFU. By the early hours of the morning the 6 board members from Temploni Cultural Society had completed their statements after having been detained for entering the landfill unlawfully.
Temploni Cultural Society report that there is now a 4th mountain of rubbish at the landfill.
CORFU. A new video and photos from Temploni Cultural Society.
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.
Another protest demonstration on Sunday evening - marching to Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Lefkimmi residents stressed that their demonstration - in which they will attempt to march to the landfill - will be peaceful.
Another protest rally in Lefkimmi on Saturday
LEFKIMMI. The demonstration will gather at 20:00 in Riglades, Agion Panton Square and then proceed towards the Regional Building at the port crossroads.
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.
Temploni cells closed down permanently: Solid Waste Management Organization fined
CORFU. The decision to close down the three cells (A, B & C) at Temploni landfill came from the Ionian Islands Regional Governor on the recommendation of the responsible department. Administrative penalties and fine were also imposed on SYDISA.
Protest rally in Lefkimmi on Sunday against the presence of riot police and use of the landfill
CORFU. In order to reaffirm its opposition to the Lefkimmi landfill and the presence of riot police Lefkimmi Cultural Society is calling on the public to attend the rally on Sunday night.
Change of shift for riot police at Lefkimmi
CORFU. The sight of a riot police (MAT) van disembarking from the Igoumenitsa-Corfu ferry boat caused Lefkimmi residents to fear that ΄reinforcements΄ had arrived.
First photos of the waste bales at Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Local residents have posted the first photos of the waste bales at Lefkimmi landfill on social media.
Traditional fair at Vlacherna
CORFU. Two-day traditional fair at Vlacherna 1-2 July.
Today΄s protest rally in town cancelled by Lefkimmi residents
LEFKIMMI. The Lefkimmi residents΄ protest rally in town planned for this evening has been cancelled.
