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Riot police incidents: Two people held for questioning and one policeman injured
CORFU. The tension in Lefkimmi between residents and riot police led to two residents being held for questioning.
Deputy Mayor for Korission and Meliteon resigns
CORFU. The Deputy Mayor for Korission and Melireon Al. Aspiotis has resigned in protest at the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi.
Lots of tension in Lefkimmi with the riot police
Local residents continue to gather round the police cordon in Lefkimmi.
This is war say Lefkimmi residents
CORFU. With another 300 riot police (MAT) expected to arrive on Tuesday the number of those present on the island will double. From the early hours this morning they put their plan into action - blocking off all side streets leading onto the main Lefkimmi road and, of course, all those leading to the landfill facility in Mesorahia, Lefkimmi.
President of Lefkimmi Cultural Society regarding the riot police: ΄I call on every democratic citizen not to allow this΄
LEFKIMMI. The arrival of a strong police presence in Lefkimmi has created tension and turmoil amongst the local residents.
Communist Party statement regarding the presence of the riot police in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The local Communist Party issued the following statement immediately following the appearance of the riot police in Lefkimmi:
Riot Police at Lefkimmi
LEFKIMMI. Information that the riot police (MAT) had arrived in Corfu confirmed.
Tension in Temploni again this morning
CORFU. The police were called and the driver of the bulldozer disappeared.
Another fire in the New Fortress at midnight - it has now been closed!
CORFU. Great concern from the Fire Department and local authorities at this new attempted arson in the New Fortress at midnight on Sunday.
23-year-old man arrested for drug trafficking
CORFU. The young man was found in possession of unprocessed cannabis, pills and a sum of money.
Rubbish pile fires continuing in Corfu
CORFU. Benitses and Kentroma early this morning.
Another fire in Roda plus one in Gardelades
CORFU. Rubbish pile fires are a daily occurence - the situation is out of control.
7 arrests in the last 24 hours
A 21-year-old British man was arrested in Kavos by the Police Crime Prevention Unit for possession of a small amount of unprocessed cannabis.
Rubbish pile catches fire in Perama
CORFU. A pile of rubbish caught fire last night just after midnight near the Frini Hotel in Perama.
House fire in Karousades
CORFU. Fire broke out in a house in Karousades on Thursday 7th June at 10pm.
Refuse collection being reinforced - increased need for recycling
CORFU. Update from the Municipal Cleansing Services.
Explosive device found near to rubbish that caught fire in Lefkimmi
CORFU. The device was discovered by firefighters who were called out on Saturday night to a fire that had broken out in a pile of rubbish near Ag. Dimitrios cemetry, Lefkimmi.
Another fire put out - rubbish pile in Vrioni
CORFU. In the last 24 hours fires have broken out in refuse bins in several areas.
