Τα δημοσιεύματα της περιόδου, ομαδοποιημένα ανά ημέρα.
The project to upgrade the interior spaces at Leros Hospital is progressing swiftly. The project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility, with the 2nd Health Region of Piraeus and the Aegean serving as the implementing body under the supervision of Mr Pantelis Arapis, who also oversees Kalymnos Hospital, as the project concerns both healthcare institutions.
10 JULY: FRONTEX PULLS OUT OF LEROS – Last-ditch efforts underway to reverse the move as former Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas intervenes.
The Leros Port Authority has announced an extension of live-fire exercises at the Partheni Land Firing Range (Leros Island) until 26 June 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00 daily.
Leros – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit the island this Saturday, 28 June, where he will inspect major infrastructure projects underway by the South Aegean Region and the Municipality of Leros. He will be accompanied by South Aegean Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos and the Dodecanese MPs. There are strong indications that Mr. Mitsotakis may also travel to Patmos later that afternoon, though the schedule has not yet been finalised.
The Port Authority of Leros hereby announces the execution of live-fire exercises within the following maritime and land-based coordinates, near the northwestern coasts of:
This morning, a shocking incident occurred at Leros Town Hall when a section of the second-floor balcony gave way and collapsed, endangering everyone inside the building, a daily hub for citizens, employees, and local officials.
Update: Regarding the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body near Leros yesterday afternoon, initially spotted by a sailing vessel and later recovered by a FRONTEX patrol boat, the deceased has now been identified by relatives.
Yesterday afternoon, the Leros Port Authority was notified that a German-flagged sailing vessel had spotted two bodies in waters approximately 1 nautical mile south of Piganousa.
A delegation from the Municipal Council of Ascheim, Leros’ twin town, is currently visiting the island to mark 25 years of municipal partnership between the two communities.
ANNOUNCEMENT – The installation of the municipality’s new public electric bikes has now begun. The e-bikes can be found in Pandeli, Lakki, and Alinda. Further details on how to use them will follow in a subsequent announcement.
Residents of Leros are increasingly protesting against the disproportionate financial burden they face when getting their vehicles inspected, a cost far exceeding the national average.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake – according to the automatic assessment by the Geodynamic Institute – struck at 2:17 am on Tuesday in the sea northeast of Rhodes.
Press Release – On the afternoon of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a 53-year-old Greek national was arrested in Leros by officers from the Leros Police Department. The individual was found to be driving a private vehicle without a valid licence and while under the influence of alcohol.
With great interest (and some amusement), I read the touching manifesto of Opposition Leader Michalis Kolias, who, after 13 years of hibernation, has suddenly discovered that Leros has… greenery! His ecological epiphany is truly impressive, reminiscent of the fable about the wolf who turned vegetarian.
Mayoral Press Release – A lifeguard tower was installed today at Panteli Beach by the Technical Services Department of our municipality, ensuring a safe swimming environment for visitors and their families this summer!
After years of governmental back-and-forth, delays, and accumulated problems at the island’s hospital, Leros General Hospital has welcomed a new director.
We want to send a huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped clean up Lakki – from the rocks to the shoreline and the surrounding area.
Press Release – The vehicle technical inspection (KTEO) process is now easier and more accessible than ever, with AUTOVISION’s mobile units reaching even the most remote areas of Greece.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake, according to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute, struck at 06:19 this morning, Thursday, in the marine area north of Crete.
According to an announcement by the Leros Port Authority, live-fire exercises involving straight-trajectory weapons will take place on 22 May 2025 at the designated firing range in the area of N. Strongyli – Trypiti on the island of Leros.
The island of Leros faced an unexpected ordeal last night (21 May 2025), when around 12:20 am a fire broke out in the kitchen of the well-known and beloved El Greco restaurant in Lakki.
A highly successful charitable event took place on Sunday, 18 May 2025, at the Leros Municipal Cinema, organised by the Music Workshops of the Cultural Association “Artemis” in collaboration with the “Iones” and “AIAL” associations. The purpose of the event was to support the “Isidoreio” Nursing Home.
A tense atmosphere marked the recent accountability session of the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, held in the presence of municipal councillors and members of the public.
A 21-year-old Turkish national was sentenced by the Court for Felonies of the Dodecanese to a total of 79 years in prison, an additional 3 months’ detention, and a fine of €520,500. The sentence was handed down for his involvement in the illegal transport and disembarkation of 16 migrants on a remote beach in Leros, despite being pursued by the Coast Guard.
“It would be an honor” for us – The Mayor of Leros, Mr. Timotheos Kottakis, has invited citizens to attend the municipal authority’s public accountability session for the second two-month period of 2025, which will take place on Sunday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m., in the event hall of the Alinda Primary School.
