LEROS
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.
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22MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean announces €1.55m childcare funding call
The 2026–2027 action supports access to preschool care and creative activities, with 5,837 children expected to benefit overall.
GREECE
Greece plans payments to fishermen for catching invasive pufferfish
A proposal submitted to the European Commission seeks support above €4.73 per kilo, with controlled collection and disposal.
21SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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.
DODECANESE
Meet Evangelistra Laountou, the new mayor of Lipsi
The 35-year-old educator brings experience as a councillor and deputy mayor to the island’s leadership.
19FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
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...
WORLD
US launches six-month review of European military presence
Pete Hegseth promotes NATO 3.0 and greater European responsibility, while Mark Rutte says changes will be coordinated with allies.
18THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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."
DODECANESE
Konsolas calls for reliable ferry links between Astypalaia and the Dodecanese
The MP questions a 23-day service contract and proposes a twice-weekly summer high-speed connection with Kos.
GREEK PARLIAMENT
Reuters: Greece plans C-390 aircraft and VICTA mini-submarine purchases
A parliamentary committee has reportedly approved a €1bn–€1.2bn defence package, with final government security-council approval still required.
11THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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...
TECHNOLOGY
Anthropic warns of losing control as AI approaches self-improvement
Anthropic argues for the option of a coordinated pause in advanced AI development, while warning that international verification would be difficult.
09TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
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 →
LEROS
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...
07SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Mayor Holds Athens Talks on Storm Damage and Development Funding
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis held three days of meetings in Athens on storm repairs, state funding and major development projects for the island.
06SATURDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Water Network Disrupted by Main Pipe Fault
The Municipality of Leros reported a fault on a main water pipe and said normal operation of the network would be restored within hours.
05FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
MP Calls for Action on Fire Safety Certificate Delays for Tourism Businesses
Dodecanese MP Manos Konsolas urged ministers to address delays in fire safety certificates that leave hotels and tourism businesses facing penalties.