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Rhodes Sports Academy visits Leros with 177 participants!
With the enthusiastic participation of 177 individuals (parents, athletes, and coaches), the Rhodes Sports Academy sets off today for the beautiful island of Leros. The trip is...
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Leros News in English
English-language news from Leros and the Dodecanese, including island affairs, transport, health and politics.
10SATURDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Two young men aged 17 and 19 arrested for driving without a licence
As part of targeted traffic safety checks on Friday, 9 May 2025, two Greek nationals aged 17 and 19 were arrested in Leros. Separate criminal cases were filed against them for v...
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Michalis Kolias: The Municipal Council chamber was arbitrarily declared "dilapidated" and "dangerous"
PRESS RELEASE – Once again, we are witnessing political expediency that prioritises personal agendas over the collective interest of our island. The Municipal Council chamber of...
09FRIDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Celebration of Saint Isidore
ANNOUNCEMENT – This Tuesday, 13 May, at 6:00 p.m., His Eminence, our Metropolitan Paisios, will officiate the Festive Vespers of Saint Isidore at the chapel bearing his name, lo...
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Leros: Students of the Evening Gymnasium with Lyceum classes in Leros take action to revitalize schoolyard
In an inspiring display of active citizenship, students from the Evening Gymnasium (Greek type of secondary school) with Lyceum Classes in Leros, under the guidance of educator...
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Leros: Ioannis Themelaros appointed new President of the Leros Chamber of Commerce
A new chapter begins for the Leros Chamber of Commerce, following elections held at the Chamber’s offices, with Mr Ioannis Themelaros taking the lead as the new President of the...
08THURSDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Exposing “Political waffle” – Nikos Ignatidis’s response to opposition party leader Michalis Kolias
REPLY TO MICHALIS KOLIAS FROM ONE OF THE “PROSECUTION WITNESSES” – Journalist Nikos Ignatidis
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Leros: Michalis Kolias against all – His remarks on the Mayor’s and Municipal Authority’s Press Conference
Leros: Michalis Kolias against all – His remarks on the Mayor’s and Municipal Authority’s Press Conference
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Leros: The Press Conference by Mayor Kottakis and the Majority Municipal Councillors
On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at the initiative of the local media, the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, along with the municipal councillors of the majority, held a press con...
07WEDNESDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Lifeguard coverage for two popular beaches!
Leros Lifeguard Beach Coverage – In a significant move to enhance swimmer safety, the Municipality of Leros has decided to provide professional lifeguard services at two organiz...
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Leros: Full steam ahead for the Sewerage Network in Xirokampos, Temenia and the Leros Closed Controlled Access Centre
Aiming to improve sewerage infrastructure and protect the environment, the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, has approved the procedures for concluding a public contract fo...
06TUESDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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ARTE.tv Presents a special feature on Leros island and its WWII legacy
The cultural channel ARTE.tv presents a special feature on Leros, focusing on the island’s historical legacy from the Second World War. As highlighted in the report, the waters...
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Leros Port Authority: Underwater ordnance disposal operation
ANNOUNCEMENT – The Leros Port Authority announces that on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, during the morning hours, an underwater ordnance disposal operation will take place at a depth o...
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Leros: Pruning of 115 hazardous trees along roads and beaches – See the locations
With the aim of enhancing public safety, protecting citizens’ property, and improving the aesthetics of both urban and coastal areas, the mayor Kottakis of Municipality of Leros...
05MONDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Skippers All Day Restaurant & Cocktail Bar sets sail for summer!
Starting Wednesday, 7 May, a flavourful journey begins at Skippers All Day Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, ready to elevate your summer dining experience.
03SATURDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Deputy Mayors respond to Michalis Kolias regarding Poseidonio
Following a press release issued today (3 May 2025) by opposition party leader Michalis Kolias concerning the alleged “existence of a landfill” behind the Poseidonio site, three...
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Leros Municipal Council: Clash over Waste Disposal Site and Bellenis Tower – 3rd Budget amendment passed by majority amid major issues
On Friday, 2 May 2025, at 11:00, the Leros Municipal Council convened via teleconference, with a single agenda item: the “Approval of the 3rd amendment to the 2025 municipal bud...
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Michalis Kolias: “Landfill at Poseidonio – A disgrace in the heart of Leros”
PRESS RELEASE – Unfortunately, once again we are witnessing an unacceptable situation that insults our community and degrades our island: a new illegal dump site has emerged at...
02FRIDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Press Release of Municipal Councillor Nikos Spyrou
PRESS RELEASE – As the opposition within our municipality, our role is two-fold: to scrutinise the decisions of the municipal authority and to propose alternative solutions wher...
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Leros: Arrest of a 44-year-old foreign national for driving without a licence
On the morning of Thursday, 1 May 2025, a 44-year-old foreign national was arrested in Leros by officers of the Leros Police Department for driving a private passenger vehicle w...
01THURSDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Call for Scholarship Applications by the School Committee of Leros
The School Committee of Leros ANNOUNCES, the granting—following a selection process—of two (2) scholarships from the income generated by the following endowments: a) “Brotherhoo...
12THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 2024All stories from this day →
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Leros Port Authority: “Mooring of pleasure vessels in Lakki from 14 to 18 September 2024”
In the context of safe operation of Lakki Port during the “Goran Schildt Regatta”, owners and operators of pleasure vessels are kindly informed that following the respective dec...
10WEDNESDAYNOVEMBER 2021All stories from this day →
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Emergency Bulletin Of Deteriorating Weather by the Port Authority of Leros
According to the warning of Hellenic National Meteorological Service, issued Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11-2021 and 11-11-2021, the wind is expected to be North-Northeast 8 BF .
17SATURDAYAPRIL 2021All stories from this day →
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Emergency Bulletin Of Deteriorating Weather by the Port Authority of Leros
1. According to the warning of Hellenic National Meteorological Service, issued today, 17-04-2021, the wind is expected to be SOUTH EAST 7-8 BF VERY QUICK 8, from 13:00 local ti...
08THURSDAYAPRIL 2021All stories from this day →
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Emergency Bulletin Of Deteriorating Weather by the Port Authority of Leros
According to the warning of Hellenic National Meteorological Service, issued today, 09-04-2021, the wind is expected to be North- NorthWest 7-8 BF issued from 01:00 until 07:00...