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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.
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Patients Transferred From Leros and Lipsi by Coast Guard Vessels
Two patients requiring immediate hospital treatment were transferred from Leros and Lipsi by Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessels.
30TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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New Special School to Open in Xirokampos on Leros
A special school will open in Xirokampos on 1 September, providing dedicated support for children and families on Leros.
29MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Applications Open for Auxiliary Healthcare Staff Register
Leros Hospital invited eligible candidates to apply online for Greece's register of auxiliary healthcare staff in non-medical roles.
28SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Blood Donors Join Orama Elpidas Working Meeting
The Leros association I Zoi joined an Orama Elpidas working meeting as it continued registering voluntary bone marrow donors.
27SATURDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Student With Kalymnos and Leros Roots Scores 19,200 for Athens Medical School
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.
26FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor Sends Message of Support to University Entrance Candidates
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis congratulated students after exam results were announced and said access to knowledge should be a lifelong right.
25THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Doctors Warn Unpaid Island Incentives Are Driving Staff Away
The Leros hospital doctors union demanded payment of incentives owed to Patmos health centre staff and a permanent state-funded housing scheme.
24WEDNESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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New Desalination Projects Approved to Address Water Scarcity on Leros
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 "Drink...
23TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor to Sign EUR 5.63 Million Water Project Funding
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis was due to sign funding for two desalination units and 17.4km of new water mains for the island.
22MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Karagoutis Basketball Training Camp Comes to Leros
Children aged seven to 17 were invited to join the first Karagoutis Training Camp on Leros from 24 to 28 July.
21SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor Joins Island Assembly on Lipsi With Shipping Minister
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis joined a public assembly on Lipsi attended by shipping minister Vassilis Kikilias and neighbouring island mayors.
20SATURDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Nearly EUR 12 Million Secured for Water and Infrastructure Projects on Leros
Almost EUR 12 million was approved for water supply, desalination, roads, playgrounds and other infrastructure projects on Leros.
19FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Receives Nearly €6m for Roads, Water, Lighting and Playgrounds
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 proj...
18THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Applications Open for Agia Marina Harbour Berths on Leros
Boat owners were invited to apply for summer berths at Agia Marina harbour on Leros, with priority given to commercial vessels.
17WEDNESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mourns Former Mayor Ioannis Mavroudis
Former Leros mayor Ioannis Mavroudis died aged 86, leaving a lasting legacy that included the creation of the island's airport.
16TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Municipal Cleaning Work Continues in Lakki on Leros
Municipal contractors continued clearing vegetation and improving public areas in Lakki as Leros prepared for the summer season.
15MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Development Projects Near Tender Stage After Rhodes Meetings
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis said major island projects prepared over the past two and a half years were nearing the tender stage.
14SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Association Thanks Donors on World Blood Donor Day
The Leros association I Zoi thanked the island's voluntary blood donors for their consistent and selfless gift of life.
13SATURDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Blue Star 2 Searched After Bomb Threat During Dodecanese Sailing
Blue Star 2 diverted safely to Lavrio after a bomb threat during a sailing to Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes.
12FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Lakki Port Reopens to Passenger Ships on 13 June
"The Mayor and his associates cannot deal with a handful of people who are upset that Leros is moving forward."
11THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Restoration Plans Advance for Bourtzi Archaeological Site on Leros
The Municipality of Leros has begun work at the Bourtzi archaeological site in Agia Marina and plans to update an earlier restoration study.
10WEDNESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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International Mediterranean Health Symposium Draws Strong Attendance on Leros
The 4th International Symposium on "Mediterranean Lifestyle for Health: Empowering Clinicians and Communities" was successfully held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Crithoni's P...
09TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Scheduled Power Cuts Announced for Areas of Leros
The Municipality of Leros announced scheduled electricity cuts in Temenia, Kamara, Modi and Drymonas between 10 and 12 June 2026.
08MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Local Family Supports Cardiology Services at Leros Hospital
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 t...