Following the severe weather that struck the Dodecanese, MP Giannis Pappas contacted Kos Mayor Theodosis Nikitaras, Kalymnos Mayor Giannis Mastrokoukos and Leros Mayor Timotheos Kottakis to obtain a full picture of the situation and coordinate the necessary action.
Pappas then met Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Konstantinos Katsafados, whose responsibilities include state aid, to discuss immediate planning for repairs to damaged roads and port infrastructure.
The meeting focused on Rhodes and Kos, particularly Kardamaina and Kefalos harbour, as well as Vathy on Kalymnos, Pserimos and Myrties harbour. Similar problems were recorded at Agia Marina harbour on Leros, where urgent and substantial work is needed to restore the infrastructure fully.
The deputy minister gave assurances that he would take all necessary steps immediately to accelerate damage assessments, secure funding and deliver the works.
Pappas said the main objective was to restore normal conditions on the islands quickly, with safe, functional roads and ports supporting residents' daily lives and ensuring economic activity could continue smoothly.
“Immediate action and close cooperation with all the competent bodies are priorities, so that no island area is left behind and the damaged infrastructure is restored as quickly as possible,” the Dodecanese MP said.
Giannis Pappas
New Democracy MP for the Dodecanese.
