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With the participation of young and old, associations, residents and volunteers, an organised cleaning action of the coasts and surrounding areas took place on the morning of Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Lepida, Leros.
A total of 93 cartridges of 7.62 mm calibrewere detected on the morning of Thursday, October 29, 2026 in the "Bourtzi" marine areaAgia Marina Leros.
A special television tribute to Leros will be broadcast on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 15:00, by ERT1, through the show "What's Worth It" with Ina Tarandou. Entitled "Leros, from the beginning", the show attempts to...
Leros has been in a period of increased extroversion in recent years. Greek and foreign visitors with recognition choose the island for their holidays, international travel magazines highlight its beauties, important...
Leros is one of the most important destinations internationally for the exploration of war wrecks, with its seabed preserving a unique imprint of the conflicts of the Second World War. Immaculately preserved aircraft,...
The large project programme currently underway in Leros was presented by Mayor Timotheus Kottakis to the Ministers of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou and Migration and Asylum Thanos Plevris, during a meetin...
The Municipal Committee of Leros unanimously approved the proposal of the Mayor of Leros Timotheus Kottakis for the conclusion of a programme contract between the Municipality and the Region of the South Aegean for th...
Intense weather phenomena have been occurring in the last few hours in Leros, with the heavy rainfall creating traffic problems in the area of Lakki.
ANNOUNCEMENT – We inform you that due to heavy rains, a landslide has occurred on the road leading to Panteli Castle.
The completion of the election procedures and the composition of the new Board of Directors was announced by the Hoteliers' Union of Leros - Leipsa, with Emmanuel Mathioudakis as president. The Union prioritizes the t...
Leros is dynamically entering the emerging map of Greek destinations for digital nomads, attracting professionals from abroad who combine telecommuting with the quality of life of an authentic Aegean island.
Restrictions will apply at the port of LakkiSaturday, September 26, 2026, due to the ceremony for the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the destroyer "Queen Olga".
The necessity to launch a regular ferry to Leros every Friday, during the summer months, since in July and August the island faced a problem with the movement of travelers, but also of goods, was highlighted once agai...
The Committee for Culture and Information of The Municipality of Leros and the Private Museum "DEPOSITO DI GUERRA - IOANNIS PARAPONIARIS" invite you to a special event of historical awakening and honor, on Saturday Se...
INVITATION: The Centre for Culture, Research and Development of LerosDiana, in collaboration withLeros Theatre Group, invites you to a special event dedicated to the life and work of the poet Olympia Karagiorga, almos...
43-year-old Markos Spanos, a photographer who works in the IT Department of The Municipality of Leros, has an interesting hobby. Born in New York to Lerians who immigrated to America, he returned at the age of 11. In...
The images from the interior of a former Italian military building in the Diapori area of Leros are causing shock and intense concern.
The Autonomous Directorate of Civil Protection & Climate Crisis of the South Aegean Region informs thaton 7-9-2026, according to the Daily Fire Risk Forecast Map drawn up by the Planning and Emergency Response Dir...
THEMunicipality of Lerosinvites you to the "Traditional Trawl and Fishermen's Festival", on Saturday September 5, 2026, at 19:30, in the Panteli area, near the fishing shelter.
The Leros Motorcycle Club completes its 25 years of operation and action this year, continuing its presence in the island's sporting and social events.
ANNOUNCEMENT – Our island is in a STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO LEIPSIDRIA (Government Gazette 6416/01-12-2025) from December 2025 by decision of the Minister of Energy and Environment, after a positive opinion from the ERA.
It is put on heightened alertPort Authority of Leros, in view of the particularly strong winds that are expected to prevail on Friday, August 14 in the Dodecanese.
Important developments are recorded in the tender for the barren public service coastal lines, which concerns the route period until 31 October 2029.
At the peak of the tourist season, Leros is "drowning" with tourism, as Fotis Giannakos, an entrepreneur of the island who is active in the field of tourism with accommodation in the area of Gourna and catering with...
The history of European integration is full of "snapshots" where Brussels bureaucracy and the micropolitical calculations of nation states clashed with genuine humanitarian action. But few cases encapsulate this tragi...
In an important parliamentary intervention to the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, Manos Konsolas proceeded to strengthen and upgrade the ferry connection of Leros.
1. We would like to inform you that the parking of all vehicles is prohibited in the yard of the Tourist Boat Anchorage in Alinda.
In Lakki of Leros, where one of the most special sets of buildings of Italian architecture and of the Interwar era is preserved, the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, visited the historic "Leros Hotel", which was r...
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the historic "Alindia 2026" sailing races will take place on the beach of Alindia, continuing an institution that started in 1907.
About the course of the tourist season, the infrastructure projects and the strong ties of the island with Rhodes, he spoke on the radio station Real Voice 99.5 and on the show "First Morning" with Manolis Papazoglou,...
ANNOUNCEMENT – On the occasion of yesterday's fire in the Tsigouna area, citizens are kindly requested not to deposit waste in the bins until the afternoon hours, as the collection will be carried out by the Municipal...
The historic buildings of Leros on the cover of an important new international volume on the ethics of cultural heritage.His four-year research projectDr. Andreas Pantazatouif. Cambridge University professor on Leros,...
The Autonomous Directorate of Civil Protection & Climate Crisis of the South Aegean Region informs thaton 15-7-2026, according to the Daily Fire Risk Forecast Map drawn up by the Planning and Emergency Response Di...
INVITATION - We invite you on Saturday 18/07/2026 at 21:00 at the beach of Gourna, to the "Alonari - Agroti Festival", organised by The Municipality of Leros with a traditional Leros feast, free wine and traditional s...
The PASOK Member of Parliament for Dodecanese, Head of KTE Development and Deputy Secretary of State, brings to the Parliament the serious delays and long hours of inconvenience for visitors at the entrance-exit gate...
ANNOUNCEMENT – The Water Supply Service, due to works on the water supply network in the area of Agia Marina near the Post Office, will proceed with a traffic stop on Monday 6/7/2026 from 7:00 in the morning until t...
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 in...
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 serv...
"The Mayor and his associates cannot deal with a handful of people who are upset that Leros is moving forward."
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 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.
The works of restoration, configuration and promotion of the ancient fort in Bourtzi of Agia Marina have begun, by the competent services of the Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with The Municipality of Leros and t...
At midday on Sunday (31.05.2026), the Port Authority of Leros was informed of a mechanical breakdown of a French-flagged sailboat (I/F) with two foreigners on board (French nationals) in the "PARTHENI" sea area north...
An important intervention that is expected to provide solutions to the chronic parking problem in Agia Marina is preparing to be put into operation in the near future.
On Wednesday, April 27, 2026, an underwater cleaning was carried out in the port of Pantelis by professional divers, as part of two-day activities for marine protection organised by the environmental organisation Cycl...
The state of emergency due to water shortage on the island of Leros is extended.
ANNOUNCEMENT – The crews of our Technical Service are today carrying out restoration and maintenance work on the road from the Ankara area to Agia Marina, proceeding with interventions to improve the passability and s...
The AIAL Cultural Association, in collaboration withLeros Theatre Groupand under the auspices of the Italian Philhellenic Network presents the theatrical monologue of Giovanni Bonavia "May 9, 1825" in a film adaptatio...
The State Hospital - General Hospital - Health Centre of Leros announces the announcement of thirteen (13) positions of qualified doctors in the field of ENT, with the aim of substantially strengthening the health ser...
The Port Authority of Lerosthe following was issuedcommunication: We inform you that the e-Charterparty digital application will enter production on Thursday, 14 May 2026, pursuant to Article 14 of Joint Ministerial D...
Leros News was given a tour of the historic hotel "Leros" in Lakki by the Mayor of Leros,Timotheus Kottakis, in the presence of members of the municipal Authority, after the completion of Phase II of the project.
THEDodecanese Member of Parliament, Mr. Manos Konsolas, with his parliamentary intervention to four (4) Ministers, refers to the need to extend the operating time limit of the entry-exit gate at the port of Leros.
In the context of the care of the Primary SchoolPort Fund of Lerosfor the protection of the marine environment, as well as in application of the current legislation, training is being organised for the year 2026 for t...
Its main stageTheatre Group of Lerospresents Alekos Sakellariou's comedy "OUR LADY MOTHER" on Thursday April 30, Friday May 01 and Saturday May 02 at 9:00 pm at the Municipal Cinema of Lakki.
A particularly important mission of offering and solidarity was completed in Leros, through the visit of a team of volunteer doctors from the "Open Embrace" Association, offering valuable medical services to the islan...
MOm / Society for the Study and Protection of the Mediterranean Seal announced a particularly moving and optimistic news about marine life in the Aegean, announcing that the little seal "Calypso", after a difficult ba...
In three important decisions for the submission of funding proposals, theMunicipal Committee, following his relevant suggestionsMayor of LerosTimotheou Kottakis, with the aim of strengthening basic infrastructure on t...
The Mayor of Leros was at the construction site of the port of Lakki yesterday morningTimotheus Kottakis, who was informed in detail about the progress of the work by the responsible engineer of the project, Lambros S...
New wreckwas spotted in Leros byAegeantec diving teamin collaboration withCosta Cuba, in a development that opens up new perspectives for our island and highlights, once again, theconsiderable wealthwhich the maritime...
Toland areaof the newAlinton anchoragethe Schengen Passport Control is transferred, according to what is stated in a relevant inter-ministerial decision published inGazette A' 66/30-3-2026, while at the same time the...
In the context of the preventive medicine actions that we implement in our municipality, a branch of the Friends of Social Pediatrics Association "Open Embrace", is going to visit our island in order to carry out test...
With the no. prot. 705/26-03-2026 decision of the Regional Governor of South Aegean, Mr. Georgios Hatzimarkos, the critical project was included in the "South Aegean" Programme 2021-2027"Installation of fire protectio...
A unanimous decision was taken byMunicipal CommitteeLeros, approving the submission of a proposal for financing the project entitled "Improvement of the Road Network of The Municipality of Leros" by the Ministry of Im...
In the first weeks after Easter, before the summer, it is planned to publish a call for expressions of interest to participate in an open international tender regarding the concession of the 22 regional airports, whic...
Once again, theLime familiesproceed with a substantial act of support for the Leros Hospital, putting above all the interest of the local community and public health on our island.
The Administration of the State Hospital - General Hospital - Health Centre of Leros informs that it was published in the Official Gazette (ASEP Issue 15/13.03.2026) the4K/2026 Notice of ASEP. The announcement concern...
They have appeared for about a year nowserious problemson its asphaltrunwayat the airport of Leros, without any substantial rehabilitation intervention having been carried out to date.
The Leros Hospital is changing its image, both externally and internally, through interventions that significantly upgrade its aesthetics and functionality.
10 minutes of your time is enough to save 3 lives. We are waiting for you all at the great celebration of our Association!
The 78th anniversary of the integration of the Dodecanese with Mother Greece on the island of Leros was celebrated with particular splendor and a sense of historical pride.
The State Hospital - General Hospital - Health Centre of Leros announces the implementation of the planned visit of the organisationAHEPA Chapter HJ-43 (Aristotelis Attica)in Leros, from March 6 and 8, 2026, in the co...
The Indoor Gymnasium of Merikia is being upgraded into a multi-purpose sports and culture venue, according to the presentation held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 by Mayor Timotheus Kottakis and the project's researchers.
The Municipality of Leros is proceeding with immediate interventions to deal with dangerous spots after the damage caused by the stormy winds, with work that started in Drymonas and continues in Merikia, as announced...
The Mayor of Leros, Timotheus Kottakis, made an extraordinary two-day trip to Rhodes, participating in a long meeting with the South Aegean Region regarding the course of critical infrastructure projects, such as the...
The General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, of the Ministry of Culture, is proceeding with the recruitment of one thousand five hundred people with a fixed-term contract, lasting seven months, throug...
The situation in emergency pre-hospital care on Leros and the smaller islands in the area is a matter of immediate public safety and cannot be delayed further.
A new edition of a book about the battle of Leros and the events in the Aegean in the period September - November 1943, entitled«Images of War – Leros and the Aegean, September–November 1943»ofAnthony Rogers.
Press Release – The situation that has developed on the coastal road of Alinto (before the Koulouri coast) is now alarming and requires immediate intervention by the Municipal Authority.
With Leros counting wounds on its coastal front, the road to Drymonas will remain closed from the playground to Ai Giorgi, due to the serious problems caused in the area by the bad weather.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION
According to initial reports, a request is expected to be submitted by the Mayor of Leros, Timotheos Kottakis, to declare Leros in a State of Civil Protection Emergency, due to the serious problems that have been reco...