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Wartime Ammunition Recovered from the Sea at Bourtzi on 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.
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NEWEST FIRST30FRIDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Leros: Areas Affected by Power Outages on 31 October and 2 November
The Municipality of Leros has informed residents that, according to an announcement from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), scheduled power outages...
24SATURDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
ERT1 Documentary Reveals Leros through the Stories of Its People
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, fr...
23FRIDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Why Leros Is Gaining International Attention as an Authentic Greek Island
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 maga...
21WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Five New Shipwrecks Discovered in the Waters of Leros
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 Wor...
LEROS
Leros Presents Infrastructure Programme Worth About €50m
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 an...
17SATURDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Leros Approves €6.725m Desalination and Water Pipeline Project
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 a...
15THURSDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Remembering Kostas Koutsogiannis
Ten years after his death, Giannis D. Salapatas remembers his uncle, a teacher and church cantor who made his home on Leros.
14WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Heavy Rain Closes Roads in Lakki on Leros
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.
LEROS
Landslide Closes Road to Panteli Castle on Leros
ANNOUNCEMENT – We inform you that due to heavy rains, a landslide has occurred on the road leading to Panteli Castle.
12MONDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Leros and Lipsi Hoteliers Set Priorities for Longer Tourism Season
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 a...
11SUNDAYOCTOBER 2026
LEROS
Leros Attracts Digital Nomads Seeking an Authentic Aegean Base
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...
24THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Lakki Port Restrictions for Vasilissa Olga Anniversary Ceremony
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".
21MONDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Strong September Tourism on Leros, but Summer Ferry Gap Remains
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...
18FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Leros Marks 83 Years Since the Sinking of Destroyer Vasilissa Olga
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 histor...
13SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Leros Event Celebrates Poet Olympia Karagiorga
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 wo...
10THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Vandalism Exposes the Urgent Need to Protect Leros Wartime Heritage
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 Am...
06SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Historic Mural Damaged in Suspected Theft Attempt on Leros
The images from the interior of a former Italian military building in the Diapori area of Leros are causing shock and intense concern.
LEROS
Leros on Very High Wildfire Alert for 7 September
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...
02WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026
LEROS
Traditional Trawl and Fishermen’s Festival Comes to Panteli
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.
LEROS
Classic and Historic Vehicle Exhibition Returns to Leros
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.
31MONDAYAUGUST 2026
LEROS
Opposition Leader Questions Withdrawal of EUR 830,963 for Leros Pool Project
Former mayor Michalis Kolias criticised the withdrawal of EUR 830,963 in funding for a swimming pool and related facilities at Xerokampos on Leros.
30SUNDAYAUGUST 2026
LEROS
Coastguard Responds After Yacht Drifts in Lakki Bay
The Leros Coastguard responded after an unoccupied Polish-flagged sailing yacht began drifting in Lakki Bay during adverse weather.
29SATURDAYAUGUST 2026
LEROS
Homes and Businesses Hit by Serious Power Problems on Leros
Residents and businesses on Leros reported outages and partial electricity supply, renewing concern about repeated cuts and voltage fluctuations.
28FRIDAYAUGUST 2026
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Leros Hospital Staff: 'Painted Walls Do Not Treat Patients'
Staff and doctors' unions at Leros Hospital warned that chronic understaffing had left the CT scanner unavailable and essential medical posts unfilled.