LEROS
Regional Governor and Leros Mayor Inspect Major Island Projects
South Aegean governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos and Leros mayor Timotheos Kottakis reviewed port, waste, road, sports and heritage projects across the island.
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19TUESDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
DODECANESE
New quay works completed at Symi’s Petalo harbour
The project improves berthing for large day-trip vessels, with further port work planned at Lakki on Leros.
18MONDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Hospital Advertises 13 Specialist Doctor Positions
The State Hospital - General Hospital - Health Centre of Leros announces the announcement of thirteen (13) positions of qualified doctors in the field of ENT, with the aim of su...
17SUNDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Doctors Denounce Delays in Patient Transfers from Refugee Facility
The EITHEL doctors' union says bureaucracy, unclear responsibilities and funding gaps are delaying transfers of refugee and migrant patients from Leros Hospital.
16SATURDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Three Arrested in Kalymnos Drug Investigation
Coastguard and police officers arrested three men at Pothia port after prescription tablets and small quantities of cannabis were allegedly found on a fishing boat.
15FRIDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Students Learn About Blood, Organ and Bone Marrow Donation
The Leros volunteer blood donors association met pupils at the island's second lower secondary school to discuss donation, empathy and service.
14THURSDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Planned Power Cut in Agia Marina on 16 May
A planned electricity cut will affect part of Agia Marina on Leros from 7.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday 16 May 2026.
13WEDNESDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Greece’s e-Charterparty System Goes Live for Yacht Charters on 14 May
The Port Authority of Lerosthe following was issuedcommunication: We inform you that the e-Charterparty digital application will enter production on Thursday, 14 May 2026, pursu...
12TUESDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Residents Urged to Take Extra Care During Fire Season
The Municipality of Leros reminded residents of fire-season restrictions, land-clearing duties and the need to report smoke or fire immediately.
11MONDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Planned Power Cuts Announced for Kokkali and Lakki on Leros
The Municipality of Leros announced planned electricity interruptions affecting the Kokkali to Germanou area and Lakki on 12 and 13 May.
10SUNDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Leros Association Honours Two Mothers for Service and Strength
Women Without Borders Leros honoured Katerina Mavroudi and Eirini Atmatzidi, recognising two different examples of contribution, dignity and resilience.
09SATURDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Thirteen Medical Posts Announced for Leros Hospital
A national health ministry recruitment round includes 13 specialist doctor posts at Leros Hospital, covering cardiology, surgery, paediatrics and other services.
08FRIDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
DODECANESE
Patmos sports and cultural centre clears key planning hurdle
Publication of special building provisions opens the way for the proposed complex at Chochlakas in Skala.
DODECANESE
Five Dodecanese schools included in Marietta Giannakou refurbishment programme
Schools on Rhodes, Kos, Leros, Kasos and Chalki are scheduled for summer renovation works.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Hatzimarkos: EU cohesion policy needs local communities
Speaking in Brussels, the South Aegean governor argues against centralising EU funding decisions after 2027.
LEROS
Young Leros Volunteers Clean Prophet Elias and Castle Area
Young volunteer blood donors cleaned Prophet Elias and the Panagia Castle area, combining care for Leros with a message of responsibility and service.
07THURSDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Summer Opening Hours Announced for Leros Castle
Leros Castle at Panteli and Panagia has published its summer opening timetable, including morning and afternoon visiting hours on selected days.
06WEDNESDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
WORLD
UNHCR says displacement in Lebanon continues despite ceasefire
Repeated flight from homes, widespread damage and severe funding gaps leave families trapped in uncertainty, the refugee agency warns.
LEROS
Leros Port Fund Holds Marine Pollution Preparedness Training
The Leros Municipal Port Fund and Leros Marina organised training to strengthen prevention and readiness for marine pollution incidents.
TECHNOLOGY
Anguilla’s digital windfall: how .ai transformed a small island’s finances
The Caribbean island’s .ai domain has become a major revenue source as global demand for artificial intelligence websites surges.
05TUESDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Inside the Restored Historic Leros Hotel in Lakki
Leros News was given a tour of the historic hotel "Leros" in Lakki by the Mayor of Leros,Timotheus Kottakis, in the presence of members of the municipal Authority, after the com...
LEROS
Call for Year-Round Operation of Leros Port Entry and Exit Point
THEDodecanese Member of Parliament, Mr. Manos Konsolas, with his parliamentary intervention to four (4) Ministers, refers to the need to extend the operating time limit of the e...
04MONDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
LEROS
Revised Power Cut Schedule Announced for Leros
The Municipality of Leros issued a revised schedule of planned electricity cuts after weather conditions forced changes to the original dates.
03SUNDAYMAY 2026All stories from this day →
ENERGY
How Swiss solar panels could turn railway tracks into power stations
Swiss start-up Sun-Ways is testing removable solar panels between railway rails, seeking clean energy without taking up additional land.
LEROS
Leros Theatre Group Draws Full House for Our Lady the Midwife
The Leros Theatre Group filled Lakki Municipal Theatre with three performances of Alekos Sakellarios's much-loved comedy Our Lady the Midwife.