LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean offers €2m for University of the Aegean equipment
The funding call prioritises modern educational and digital tools, including equipment for students with disabilities and special educational needs.
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LEROS
Lakki Port Restrictions for Vasilissa Olga Anniversary Ceremony
Restrictions will apply at the port of LakkiSaturday, September 26, 2026, due to the ceremony for the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the destroyer "Queen Olga".
23WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean allocates €2.8m for care centres on Kos and Syros
Two planned facilities combine specialist day services with mobile home-care teams for dementia, autism and neurodevelopmental needs.
22TUESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
FERRY SERVICES
Greek ferries end seasonal services early as fuel costs soar
Three conventional ferries withdraw earlier than usual, highlighting mounting pressure on operators and concern over winter island links.
GREECE
Greek births fall over 50% in six prefectures as island trends diverge
Demographic research shows a growing natural population decline, with several island regional units retaining more births than deaths.
21MONDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Strong September Tourism on Leros, but Summer Ferry Gap Remains
The necessity to launch a regular ferry to Leros every Friday, during the summer months, since in July and August the island faced a problem with the movement of travelers, but...
18FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Marks 83 Years Since the Sinking of Destroyer Vasilissa Olga
The Committee for Culture and Information of The Municipality of Leros and the Private Museum "DEPOSITO DI GUERRA - IOANNIS PARAPONIARIS" invite you to a special event of histor...
17THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
ENVIRONMENT
Public transport fares reach new highs in half of European capitals, Greenpeace says
Greenpeace’s fare study places Greece near the bottom nationally but ranks Athens sixth among capitals, and calls for affordable climate tickets.
15TUESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
South Aegean announces €9.48m farm investment call
Improvement plans, water-saving systems and circular-economy investment are priorities under the 2023–2027 agricultural strategy.
14MONDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
TECHNOLOGY
Why COSMOTE is becoming Telekom
OTE Group’s Panagiotis Gavriilidis explains the strategy behind the Telekom brand, global competition and the role of artificial intelligence.
WORLD
Nationalist leaders sign self-determination pact in Cardiff
Scottish, Welsh and Irish nationalist parties coordinate demands, but the declaration does not itself trigger referendums or constitutional change.
13SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Event Celebrates Poet Olympia Karagiorga
INVITATION: The Centre for Culture, Research and Development of LerosDiana, in collaboration withLeros Theatre Group, invites you to a special event dedicated to the life and wo...
12SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
DODECANESE
Mitsotakis outlines €27 million development plan for Kastellorizo
The programme includes 37 projects, port and water improvements, staff housing and additional healthcare provision.
10THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Vandalism Exposes the Urgent Need to Protect Leros Wartime Heritage
43-year-old Markos Spanos, a photographer who works in the IT Department of The Municipality of Leros, has an interesting hobby. Born in New York to Lerians who immigrated to Am...
TECHNOLOGY
Google changes Search in Europe: what users need to know
Google is changing European search results to comply with the Digital Markets Act, while disputing the impact of the EU’s requirements.
09WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
DODECANESE
Kos and Kalymnos recycling project enters competitive dialogue stage
The €130 million partnership will deliver facilities with combined annual capacity of about 46,200 tonnes.
08TUESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
DODECANESE
South Aegean Region to deliver €5 million restoration of Rhodes courthouse
The Justice Ministry will fully fund phased works to keep the historic building safe and operational.
WORLD
AfD wins 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt but falls short of a majority
The provisional result puts the far-right party three seats below outright control, testing Germany's political firewall against cooperation.
06SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Historic Mural Damaged in Suspected Theft Attempt on Leros
The images from the interior of a former Italian military building in the Diapori area of Leros are causing shock and intense concern.
LEROS
Leros on Very High Wildfire Alert for 7 September
The Autonomous Directorate of Civil Protection & Climate Crisis of the South Aegean Region informs thaton 7-9-2026, according to the Daily Fire Risk Forecast Map drawn up by...
05SATURDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
GREECE
Mitsotakis outlines €2.2bn support package at Thessaloniki fair
The announced 2027 measures cover pensions, wages, families, housing, farmers, electricity and small-business finance.
02WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Traditional Trawl and Fishermen’s Festival Comes to Panteli
THEMunicipality of Lerosinvites you to the "Traditional Trawl and Fishermen's Festival", on Saturday September 5, 2026, at 19:30, in the Panteli area, near the fishing shelter.
LEROS
Classic and Historic Vehicle Exhibition Returns to Leros
The Leros Motorcycle Club completes its 25 years of operation and action this year, continuing its presence in the island's sporting and social events.
WORLD
EU and NATO coordinate response to alleged Russian hybrid attacks
Germany attributes the Leipzig drone incident to Moscow as European leaders discuss sanctions, resilience and defence cooperation.
31MONDAYAUGUST 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Opposition Leader Questions Withdrawal of EUR 830,963 for Leros Pool Project
Former mayor Michalis Kolias criticised the withdrawal of EUR 830,963 in funding for a swimming pool and related facilities at Xerokampos on Leros.