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Leros: Frontex withdrawal on 10 July amid surging Migrant flows – "A criminal decision"
10 JULY: FRONTEX PULLS OUT OF LEROS – Last-ditch efforts underway to reverse the move as former Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas intervenes.
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Leros Port Authority announces extension of live-fire exercises
The Leros Port Authority has announced an extension of live-fire exercises at the Partheni Land Firing Range (Leros Island) until 26 June 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00 daily.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Leros this Saturday, 28 June
Leros – Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit the island this Saturday, 28 June, where he will inspect major infrastructure projects underway by the South Aegean Re...
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Port Authority of Leros: Notice of live-fire exercises
The Port Authority of Leros hereby announces the execution of live-fire exercises within the following maritime and land-based coordinates, near the northwestern coasts of:
13FRIDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Town Hall balcony collapses – A Miracle no lives were lost!
This morning, a shocking incident occurred at Leros Town Hall when a section of the second-floor balcony gave way and collapsed, endangering everyone inside the building, a dail...
07SATURDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Body of woman found south of Piganousa identified by relatives
Update: Regarding the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body near Leros yesterday afternoon, initially spotted by a sailing vessel and later recovered by a FRONTEX patrol boa...
06FRIDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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Woman's body recovered near Leros
Yesterday afternoon, the Leros Port Authority was notified that a German-flagged sailing vessel had spotted two bodies in waters approximately 1 nautical mile south of Piganousa.
05THURSDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Delegation from Twin Town Ascheim pays Tribute at "Vasilissa Olga" Memorial
A delegation from the Municipal Council of Ascheim, Leros’ twin town, is currently visiting the island to mark 25 years of municipal partnership between the two communities.
04WEDNESDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros Municipality begins installation of Public E-Bikes
ANNOUNCEMENT – The installation of the municipality’s new public electric bikes has now begun. The e-bikes can be found in Pandeli, Lakki, and Alinda. Further details on how to...
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Leros Mayor demands Government action over exorbitant vehicle inspection fees
Residents of Leros are increasingly protesting against the disproportionate financial burden they face when getting their vehicles inspected, a cost far exceeding the national a...
03TUESDAYJUNE 2025All stories from this day →
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5.8 Magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Rhodes
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake – according to the automatic assessment by the Geodynamic Institute – struck at 2:17 am on Tuesday in the sea northeast of Rhodes.
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Leros: Arrest of 53-year-old driving without a licence and under the influence of alcohol
Press Release – On the afternoon of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a 53-year-old Greek national was arrested in Leros by officers from the Leros Police Department. The individual was f...
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Leros: Nikos Ignatidis responds to Michalis Kolias’ "Ecological" awakening
With great interest (and some amusement), I read the touching manifesto of Opposition Leader Michalis Kolias, who, after 13 years of hibernation, has suddenly discovered that Le...
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Leros: Lifeguard tower installed at Panteli
Mayoral Press Release – A lifeguard tower was installed today at Panteli Beach by the Technical Services Department of our municipality, ensuring a safe swimming environment for...
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Leros: A dynamic start for the new Director of Leros General Hospital, Mr Stamatis Kardasis
After years of governmental back-and-forth, delays, and accumulated problems at the island’s hospital, Leros General Hospital has welcomed a new director.
23FRIDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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A big thank you from Leros Way!
We want to send a huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped clean up Lakki – from the rocks to the shoreline and the surrounding area.
22THURSDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: Vehicle technical inspection (KTEO) starts with AUTOVISION mobile units
Press Release – The vehicle technical inspection (KTEO) process is now easier and more accessible than ever, with AUTOVISION’s mobile units reaching even the most remote areas o...
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6.1 Magnitude earthquake hits offshore North of Crete
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake, according to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute, struck at 06:19 this morning, Thursday, in the marine area north of Crete.
21WEDNESDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros Port Authority: Notice of live-fire exercises
According to an announcement by the Leros Port Authority, live-fire exercises involving straight-trajectory weapons will take place on 22 May 2025 at the designated firing range...
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Leros: Fire breaks out at popular restaurant in Lakki
The island of Leros faced an unexpected ordeal last night (21 May 2025), when around 12:20 am a fire broke out in the kitchen of the well-known and beloved El Greco restaurant i...
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Leros: Musical workshop “Artemis” hosts event in support of the "Isidoreio" Nursing Home
A highly successful charitable event took place on Sunday, 18 May 2025, at the Leros Municipal Cinema, organised by the Music Workshops of the Cultural Association “Artemis” in...
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Leros: Intense political clash at the Mayor’s Accountability Session
A tense atmosphere marked the recent accountability session of the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, held in the presence of municipal councillors and members of the public.
17SATURDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Leros: 21-Year-Old Turkish smuggler sentenced to 79 Years – Landed migrants at quarry beach
A 21-year-old Turkish national was sentenced by the Court for Felonies of the Dodecanese to a total of 79 years in prison, an additional 3 months’ detention, and a fine of €520,...
16FRIDAYMAY 2025All stories from this day →
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Mayor of Leros: “It would be an honor” to welcome citizens at the upcoming accountability session on Sunday, May 18
“It would be an honor” for us – The Mayor of Leros, Mr. Timotheos Kottakis, has invited citizens to attend the municipal authority’s public accountability session for the second...
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Leros: Mayor Kottakis to answer seven questions from municipal councillors in upcoming accountability session
Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, will respond to seven (7) key questions raised by municipal councillors in a special accountability session of the Municipal Council, sche...