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2nd Corfu Emerald Cup - Open Water Swim at Mouse Island
CORFU. The event, which takes place on Sunday 2 September, is part of the 2-day Corfu Emerald Cup, which also includes stand up paddleboarding (SUP)along the same route on Saturday 1 September.

Corfu Mayor΄s statement following the injury to 32-year-old man in Lefkimmi
CORFU. "We must find a way out of the crisis - and this certainly doesn΄t include any form of extremism," he said.

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A young man lost his right hand on Sunday night in Mesorahi, Lefkimmi during clashes with the riot police.

Protest convoy against Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. The protest, organized by Lefkimmi Cultural Society, took place in the shadow of the serious injury to the Lefkimmi resident who lost his right hand.

Serious charges brought against the man injured in Lefkimmi plus two others
CORFU. A long list of charges have been brought against the young man who lost his hand in Sunday΄s incidents.

Hydroplane network will hopefully be operational in the Ionian in 2019
CORFU. "It is hoped that the first hydroplane network in the Ionian Islands will be ready in 2019," Regional Governor Theodoros Galiatsatos told SKAI TV channel.

Tension and use of chemicals near Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Yet again Lefkimmi residents tried to approach Lefkimmi landfill.

Motorbike protest convoy against Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. The motorbike convoy set off from the southern tip of the island in protest against the presence of the riot police and the use of Lefkimmi landfill.

Lefkimmi protest march from Neohorio sports field to Church of Panayia Pantanasa
CORFU. Sunday 26 August at 19:30

Paint thrown on the walls of the Town Hall
CORFU. An act of protest against the use of Lefkimmi landfill.

Greek President to attend the International Conference for Ionian Islands Expatriates
CORFU. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania will be guest of honour at the conference.

Town Council meeting breaks up yet again
CORFU. Due to the charged atmosphere at the meeting, the Council President Maria Mouzakiti was forced to call a halt to proceedings amidst "smoke and shouting". The police didn΄t intervene but the town councillors left.

Othoni Island to get doctor - in memory of Nikos Pithamitsis
ATHENS. Three weeks after the previous doctor left and three days after the sudden death of a local resident - with no help available.

Strategic development of the Ionian Islands tourism product
CORFU. The main focus was on expanding tourism beyond the normal season and enhancing the tourism product.

Large number of traffic violations in the Ionian Islands
CORFU. There were intensified police checks in Zakynthos, Lefkada, Corfu and Cephalonia over the last 24 hours.

The bale that fell onto the road - main topic of discussion at Lefkimmi Cultural Society meeting
LEFKIMMI. Before the scheduled inspection of the bales being sent to Lefkimmi landfill by the Environmental Services, which had been announced by the Regional Governor on Thursday, a waste bale fell into the hands of Lefkimmi residents by chance.

΄Smart΄ system for management of drinking water in Corfu and Lefkada
CORFU. ΄Save Water΄ Project: Initial working meeting at the Ionian University in Corfu.

΄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.