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Ferry strike ends - seamen to receive 2% pay rise
ATHENS. Ferries began resuming itineraries immediately.
Lefkimmi protest convoy blocked by police - use of chemicals
CORFU. Lefkimmi residents΄ protest convoy on Sunday night was blocked by police at the turn-off to the airport.
Strike on Monday - Announcement from Corfu Port Authority
CORFU. No ferry services between Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Paxos, Lefkimmi and the Diapontia Islands.
62-year-old man arrested for pouring petroleum over dog in Solari
CORFU. The man was arrested and fined 30,000 Euros
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A young man lost his right hand on Sunday night in Mesorahi, Lefkimmi during clashes with the riot police.
Tension and use of chemicals near Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Yet again Lefkimmi residents tried to approach Lefkimmi landfill.
Fire caused by lightning quickly put out in North Corfu
CORFU. The sudden downpour on Saturday evening was accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Car bursts into flame in Roda early this morning
CORFU. The driver didn΄t suffer any injuries.
Strong presence of firefighting planes - Civil Protection confident that fire will be brought under control before nightfall
CORFU. 2 Canadair planes along with the 3 PZL (One was sent from Aktaion) have been able to prevent the fire in NW Corfu from spreading.
Fire in Rachtades
CORFU. Fire broke out in Rachtades in North Corfu at about 2pm today.
Car bursts into flames at Varypatades crossroads
CORFU. For reasons as yet unknown a car that was driving along the road at Varypatades crossroads caught fire at 09:00 on Monday morning.
Fire in Ropa Valley
CORFU. Emergency calls to the Fire Service one after another.
Rubbish pile fire in Gouvia
CORFU. Fire broke out on Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd at a spot with refuse bins.
39-year-old pickpocket arrested in Corfu
CORFU. The stolen money and items were returned to the owners.
Lefkimmi residents΄ protest march against the landfill
LEFKIMMI. They submitted their vote of protest at the police station
Ionian Islands: Zakynthos top of the list for arrests in July
CORFU. There were 620 arrests in the Ionian Islands and 161 cases were solved regarding robbery, theft, burglary, possession and trafficking of drugs and other crimes.
Greek Foreign Ministry reveals that Russian organization, which is also active in Corfu, is linked to the Russian Secret Service
ATHENS. The Greek Foreign Ministry has revealed that the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society in Greece (which is also active in Corfu) is an organization created by the czars’ secret services with a view to de-Hellenize the patriarchates of the Middle East.
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.
