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Family Raises Alarm Over Lack of Orthopaedic Cover at Leros Hospital
A Leros resident called for urgent staffing action after her son had to travel to Rhodes for treatment because no orthopaedic doctor was available.
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11SATURDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
10FRIDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Traditional Dance Festival Returns to Leros
The third Ionia Celebrations festival on Leros was to present traditional dances and folklore from Patras, Asvestochori, Rhodes and Thebes.
09THURSDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Council President Praises Care at Leros Hospital
Leros council president Panagiotis Koumbaros praised the island hospital's staff and facilities after his father received treatment there.
08WEDNESDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Passport Control Delays Cause Long Waits for Visitors to Leros
The PASOK Member of Parliament for Dodecanese, Head of KTE Development and Deputy Secretary of State, brings to the Parliament the serious delays and long hours of inconvenience...
07TUESDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros to Honour Folklorist and Author Erasmia-Maria Angelidou
The Municipality of Leros invited the public to an event honouring author and folklorist Erasmia-Maria Angelidou for her cultural contribution.
06MONDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor Praises Volunteers Who Helped Fight Fire
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis praised volunteer firefighters and residents who helped emergency services respond to a fire near the controlled facility.
05SUNDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Road Closure in Agia Marina for Water Network Repairs
ANNOUNCEMENT – The Water Supply Service, due to works on the water supply network in the area of Agia Marina near the Post Office, will proceed with a traffic stop on Monday 6...
04SATURDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Express Barred From Sailing After Engine Fault
The Leros Express was barred from sailing after a fault developed in its port main engine outside Agia Marina harbour.
03FRIDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Municipal Council Re-elects Leadership Without Surprises
Leros Municipal Council retained its existing leadership and elected members of the municipal committee for the second half of the current term.
02THURSDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Dodecanese Cultural Symposium Concludes on Leros
The 24th Dodecanese Cultural Symposium concluded on Leros after three days devoted to the islands' history, identity and cultural heritage.
01WEDNESDAYJULY 2026All stories from this day →
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Patients Transferred From Leros and Lipsi by Coast Guard Vessels
Two patients requiring immediate hospital treatment were transferred from Leros and Lipsi by Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessels.
30TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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New Special School to Open in Xirokampos on Leros
A special school will open in Xirokampos on 1 September, providing dedicated support for children and families on Leros.
29MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Applications Open for Auxiliary Healthcare Staff Register
Leros Hospital invited eligible candidates to apply online for Greece's register of auxiliary healthcare staff in non-medical roles.
28SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Blood Donors Join Orama Elpidas Working Meeting
The Leros association I Zoi joined an Orama Elpidas working meeting as it continued registering voluntary bone marrow donors.
27SATURDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Student With Kalymnos and Leros Roots Scores 19,200 for Athens Medical School
Michaela Kasti, whose family comes from Kalymnos and Leros, scored 19,200 points in Greece's national exams and secured a place at Athens Medical School.
26FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor Sends Message of Support to University Entrance Candidates
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis congratulated students after exam results were announced and said access to knowledge should be a lifelong right.
25THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Doctors Warn Unpaid Island Incentives Are Driving Staff Away
The Leros hospital doctors union demanded payment of incentives owed to Patmos health centre staff and a permanent state-funded housing scheme.
24WEDNESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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New Desalination Projects Approved to Address Water Scarcity on Leros
Today, at a special event at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Minister, Mr. Stavros N. Papastavrou, signed the decision to include island municipalities in the "Drink...
23TUESDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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Leros Mayor to Sign EUR 5.63 Million Water Project Funding
Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis was due to sign funding for two desalination units and 17.4km of new water mains for the island.
22MONDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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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.
21SUNDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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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 →
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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.
19FRIDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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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...
18THURSDAYJUNE 2026All stories from this day →
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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 →
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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.