The presentation delivered on 3 February 2026 on the Local Spatial Plan (TPS) for Leros follows a clear underlying logic: to bring order to building activity and land use through zoning, clearly defined settlement boundaries and special protection areas. The study identifies Scenario 2 (moderate intervention) as the preferred option. (περισσότερα…)
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Port Authority of Leros: Agia Marina Port closed to vehicles until March
By official decision of the Port Authority of Leros, from Wednesday 5 November 2025 until 5 March 2026, a traffic ban will be in effect, prohibiting the movement, stopping and parking of all vehicles within the port zone of Agia Marina, Leros.
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Port Authority of Leros: Activation of Areas for Aeronautical and Naval Exercises
The Port Authority of Leros has issued an announcement regarding the activation of areas designated for aeronautical and naval exercises conducted by the Hellenic Air Force and the Hellenic Navy.
Mariners are advised to avoid remaining or sailing within the following areas during the specified dates and times.
Area GL (Northeast of Skyros Island) – With Live Fire
Date/Time: 16 October 2025, 08:00–12:00
390000N–0251800E, 385400N–0245200E///
391400N–0244000E, 392530N–0251130E///
Area GT (Southeast of Astypalaia Island) – Without Live Fire
Date/Time: 22 October 2025, 08:00–12:00
362500N–0263000E, 363000N–0265800E///
361300N–0272900E, 360300N–0265500E///
Area GP (South of Ikaria Island) – Without Live Fire
Date/Time: 30 October 2025, 08:00–12:00
372400N–0260000E, 373100N–0262100E///
370830N–0262730E, 370500N–0260900E///
370900N–0260000E///
Important: During the above-mentioned dates and times, the presence and passage of vessels in these areas are considered dangerous.
Vessel owners, associations, shipping agents, and marinas are requested to inform their members and take all appropriate safety precautions.
Information: Port Authority of Leros – Tel. +30 22470 22334, +30 22470 23256 – E-mail: [email protected]
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Municipality of Leros: New Power Outage Announcement for 9–10 October – See the Affected Areas
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEROS – Following information received from Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator, we would like to inform residents that there will be scheduled power cuts in the following areas: (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: Scheduled power cut on Monday 29/9 – See affected areas
From the Mayor’s Office of Leros, the following announcement was issued: (περισσότερα…)
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Leros exclusive: The Pegasus Airlines owner who kept his promise – €115,000 donation to the hospital
Modern surgical bed and specialised operating lights donated by the owner of Pegasus Airlines – By decision of the Board of Directors of the Leros Hospital, a donation of €115,000 from entrepreneur Ali Sabancı, owner of Pegasus Airlines, has been accepted. (περισσότερα…)
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Port Authority of Leros: Heightened measures due to gale-force winds today, Thursday 18/9
The Port Authority of Leros has issued a notice advising that today, Thursday 18 September 2025, north to north-westerly winds, force 7–8 on the Beaufort scale, will prevail in the area. The notice was issued at 09:30. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros’s KTEL bus operator to run morning services only
Announcement: Leros’s KTEL bus operator will run services only in the morning. Owing to reduced passenger demand, no afternoon services will operate. (περισσότερα…)
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“SOS over the birth-rate slump” on Leros and Kalymnos – Doctors write to the President
At a time when a collapsing birth rate threatens the very survival of the border islands, the Medical Association of the Province of Kalymnos “Skevos Zervos” has sent the following letter to His Excellency the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas. (περισσότερα…)
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Mayor of Leros held to account: from funding to foul-mouthed rows – The full backstory
On Sunday 14 September 2025, the Municipal Council met for the Mayor’s statutory accountability session covering the fourth two-month period of 2025. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: Key issues to be addressed in the Mayor’s accountability report on Sunday, 14 September 2025
The President of the Municipal Council, Mr. Panagiotis Koubaros, has announced the topics included on the agenda for the special session of the Mayor of Leros’s Accountability Event. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros Port Authority: Heightened safety measures due to strong winds
The Leros Port Authority has issued an alert for the implementation of heightened safety measures in view of the weather conditions expected on Saturday, 13 September 2025. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: Which settlements will be exempt from the ENFIA property tax over the next two years?
According to the government’s economic team, the measure will benefit 1,000,000 citizens by 2027 and will apply to 12,720 settlements out of a total of 13,585, across both mainland and island Greece. (περισσότερα…)
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“Leros Hospital” Dossier: What is the true state of affairs?
Leros News is opening the “Leros Hospital Dossier” because the island’s community deserves to be properly informed, not based on the “chaotic cries” that are elements of self-interest and irresponsibility. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros Mayor Kottakis: Multi-million euro infrastructure works advancing
Leros Mayor, Mr. Timotheos Kottakis, returns to the island with a full agenda following a series of meetings in Rhodes with interim and institutional officials. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: water supply cut on Friday 29 August – see affected areas
The municipality of Leros has announced a water outage on Friday 29 August 2025 due to damage and repair works on the main supply pipeline. The shutdown will run from 7.30am to noon and will affect the following areas: (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: Temporary suspension of KTEL bus services, 2–10 September 2025
Announcement – Bus services of Leros (KTEL) informs passengers that no services will operate from Tuesday 2 September 2025 to Wednesday 10 September 2025 due to scheduled vehicle maintenance and the statutory -KTEO- inspection. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros Municipality retains Agia Marina car park as landowner agrees to three-year lease extension
The municipal committee of Leros has unanimously approved a three-year extension to the lease for the land in Agia Marina that houses the municipal car park. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros Port Authority: Enhanced Measures Implemented Due to Weather Forecast Bulletin
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that for tomorrow, Monday 25/08/2025, winds from northerly directions of force 4 to 6 are forecast, strengthening to force 5 to 7 Bft (Beaufort scale) from the south by midday. (περισσότερα…)
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Leros: Coast Guard assists 27-year-old injured man at Panteli
In the early hours yesterday (14 August 2025), the Leros Port Authority was alerted by a lifeguard that a 27-year-old foreign national (an Italian citizen) had disembarked at Panteli from a passenger-tourist vessel anchored in Panteli Bay, requiring urgent medical attention. (περισσότερα…)