
Dodecanese Cultural Symposium Concludes on Leros
The 24th Dodecanese Cultural Symposium concluded on Leros after three days devoted to the islands' history, identity and cultural heritage.

Τα δημοσιεύματα της περιόδου, ομαδοποιημένα ανά ημέρα.

The 24th Dodecanese Cultural Symposium concluded on Leros after three days devoted to the islands' history, identity and cultural heritage.

Two patients requiring immediate hospital treatment were transferred from Leros and Lipsi by Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessels.

A special school will open in Xirokampos on 1 September, providing dedicated support for children and families on Leros.

Leros Hospital invited eligible candidates to apply online for Greece's register of auxiliary healthcare staff in non-medical roles.

The Leros association I Zoi joined an Orama Elpidas working meeting as it continued registering voluntary bone marrow donors.

Michaela Kasti, whose family comes from Kalymnos and Leros, scored 19,200 points in Greece's national exams and secured a place at Athens Medical School.

Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis congratulated students after exam results were announced and said access to knowledge should be a lifelong right.

The Leros hospital doctors union demanded payment of incentives owed to Patmos health centre staff and a permanent state-funded housing scheme.

Today, at a special event at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Minister, Mr. Stavros N. Papastavrou, signed the decision to include island municipalities in the "Drinking water supply and water management interventions" programme of the "Drinking water supply and water management" axis of the Sectoral Development Programme of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis was due to sign funding for two desalination units and 17.4km of new water mains for the island.

Children aged seven to 17 were invited to join the first Karagoutis Training Camp on Leros from 24 to 28 July.

Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis joined a public assembly on Lipsi attended by shipping minister Vassilis Kikilias and neighbouring island mayors.

Almost EUR 12 million was approved for water supply, desalination, roads, playgrounds and other infrastructure projects on Leros.

The Ministry of Immigration and Asylum approved funding of a total amount of 5,961,270 euros to The Municipality of Leros for the implementation of important infrastructure projects and the upgrading of municipal services, effectively strengthening the development path of the island.

Boat owners were invited to apply for summer berths at Agia Marina harbour on Leros, with priority given to commercial vessels.

Former Leros mayor Ioannis Mavroudis died aged 86, leaving a lasting legacy that included the creation of the island's airport.

Municipal contractors continued clearing vegetation and improving public areas in Lakki as Leros prepared for the summer season.

Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis said major island projects prepared over the past two and a half years were nearing the tender stage.

The Leros association I Zoi thanked the island's voluntary blood donors for their consistent and selfless gift of life.

Blue Star 2 diverted safely to Lavrio after a bomb threat during a sailing to Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes.

"The Mayor and his associates cannot deal with a handful of people who are upset that Leros is moving forward."

The Municipality of Leros has begun work at the Bourtzi archaeological site in Agia Marina and plans to update an earlier restoration study.

The 4th International Symposium on "Mediterranean Lifestyle for Health: Empowering Clinicians and Communities" was successfully held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Crithoni's Paradise Hotel in Leros

The Municipality of Leros announced scheduled electricity cuts in Temenia, Kamara, Modi and Drymonas between 10 and 12 June 2026.

The family of Maria and Manolis Mathioudakis demonstrated their practical support for the Leros Hospital, contributing at their own expense to the hosting of a cardiologist at the "Nefeli" hotel.