GREEK PARLIAMENT
Vasilis A. Ypsilantis presents Parliament’s 2027 budget
The Dodecanese MP set out plans for digital services, Parliament’s buildings and the reopening of the Benakeios Library.
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10TUESDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros joins €250,000 European programme for young people with disabilities
The island will help develop teaching materials and take part in an inclusive winter camp in Romania.
GREEK PARLIAMENT
Giannis Pappas: ‘A strong country means a strong economy, a strong society and strong islands’
Speaking in Parliament on electricity market reform, the Dodecanese MP called for energy and planning rules that reflect island life.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Thirasia history and culture centre secures €834,520 funding
The South Aegean programme will support a new exhibition and community venue in Manolas, with work scheduled from December 2027.
09MONDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
GREECE
DYPA prepares subsidy programme for 27,494 full-time jobs
The nationwide scheme targets unemployed people aged 30 and over, offering employers up to €984.75 a month for twelve months.
07SATURDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
GREECE
Greece tells UN Turkey–Libya maritime pact ignores the Dodecanese
Athens reiterates its objections in a formal letter, emphasising Crete and the Dodecanese's maritime rights and peaceful settlement of disputes.
06FRIDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros restaurateur says reviewer ‘never visited’ his restaurant
Gourna restaurant owner Fotis Giannakos alleges a false online review and urges reviewers to respect the work of local businesses.
DODECANESE
€150.34 million allocated to reduce island transport costs
The funding call supports passenger travel, freight, fuel transport and administration of the Transport Equivalent scheme.
05THURSDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean islands take to London's red buses
Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos and Santorini feature in the Region's November campaign, keeping the islands visible to the British travel market.
LEROS
Leros: Second pine tree brought down by severe weather in just days
A second large pine tree has been brought down by severe weather on the Greek island of Leros in the space of just a few days, raising concerns about the safety of trees alongsi...
LEROS
Former Leros mayor acquitted on appeal over dismissal of social worker
A Greek appeals court has overturned the conviction of Michalis Kolias, the former mayor of Leros, who had received an 18-month suspended prison sentence for breach of duty in c...
LEROS
Leros: Five-hour power cut scheduled for Friday across 10 areas of the island
A five-hour power cut is scheduled to affect 10 areas of the Greek island of Leros on Friday 6 November 2026, from 8am to 1pm, according to an announcement by the local municipa...
LEROS
Live-fire military exercises off Greek island of Leros prompt maritime safety warning
A four-day programme of live-fire military exercises is due to take place off the Greek island of Leros next week, with authorities warning fishermen, sailors and residents to s...
ENVIRONMENT
Greenpeace links fossil-fuel prices to eurozone inflation rise
A Greenpeace study attributes the eurozone’s 2026 inflation increase to energy prices and calls for faster investment in clean energy.
03TUESDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean showcases youth food projects at global summit
Aegean school gardens and Amorgorama feature in Ecuador, where the Amorgos fishing documentary wins an environment and sustainability award.
02MONDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Dodecanese placed on ‘red code’ alert as severe weather threatens Greek islands
Residents and visitors urged to avoid unnecessary travel on 2 and 3 November as emergency services step up preparations across the islands.
01SUNDAYNOVEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
GREECE
Greece's winter dual-zone electricity hours begin on 1 November
Eligible households receive six daily reduced-rate hours, split between midday and overnight periods until 31 March 2027.
WORLD
Sweden restricts direct ChatGPT and Claude access on government computers
The restrictions cover government work computers, with approved AI services still available; they do not ban public access to either platform.
LEROS
Severe weather warning remains in place for the Dodecanese as storms sweep across Greece
Greece's national meteorological service (EMY) has updated its severe weather warning, with the Dodecanese islands among the areas expected to experience heavy rain and thunders...
LEROS
Giannis Konstantinidis: ‘What they fear most is the ballot box’
The former deputy mayor of Leros writes about inequality, the cost of living and the part citizens can play between elections and at the polls.
31SATURDAYOCTOBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros: Plans to restore eight historic buildings as Ministry of Culture officials carry out inspections
Efforts to restore eight historic buildings and monuments on the Greek island of Leros are moving forward following a visit by officials from the Ministry of Culture on Friday,...
LEROS
Volunteers Join EU Beach Clean-Up at Lepida on Leros
With the participation of young and old, associations, residents and volunteers, an organised cleaning action of the coasts and surrounding areas took place on the morning of Sa...
LEROS
Leros coastguard on alert as severe storms threaten Dodecanese islands
Coastguard authorities on the Greek island of Leros have been placed on heightened alert ahead of severe weather expected to hit the Dodecanese from Sunday afternoon, with heavy...
30FRIDAYOCTOBER 2026All stories from this day →
WORLD
Binance reports $6.3bn cyberattack as suspicion falls on North Korean hackers
Investigators examine a reported cryptocurrency theft involving ten blockchains; attribution to North Korean hackers remains unconfirmed by law enforcement.
LEROS
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.