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REPLY TO MICHALIS KOLIAS FROM ONE OF THE “PROSECUTION WITNESSES” – Journalist Nikos Ignatidis
As residents of Leros island, we are fortunate to live on a beautiful island, among wonderful people who know when to speak, when to remain silent, and above all, when to enjoy a good comedy, especially when the leading actor is the opposition party leader of Leros Municipality, Mr Michalis Kolias. (περισσότερα…)
Leros: Michalis Kolias against all – His remarks on the Mayor’s and Municipal Authority’s Press Conference
Press Release – Once again, Mayor Kottakis and his associates, putting on yet another theatrical performance, attempt to distort the truth. They appear to accuse the opposition party leader and members of our political group of allegedly seeking, through our vote against the budget revision, to obstruct the progress and development projects of the island. (περισσότερα…)
On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at the initiative of the local media, the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, along with the municipal councillors of the majority, held a press conference, responding to questions concerning current affairs on the island. (περισσότερα…)
Leros Lifeguard Beach Coverage – In a significant move to enhance swimmer safety, the Municipality of Leros has decided to provide professional lifeguard services at two organized beaches, Alinda and Pandeli, for the 2025 summer season. (περισσότερα…)
Aiming to improve sewerage infrastructure and protect the environment, the Mayor of Leros, Mr Timotheos Kottakis, has approved the procedures for concluding a public contract for the preparation, within two months, of a technical study to connect the settlements of Xirokampos, Temenia, and the Leros Closed Controlled Access Centre (C.C.A.C.) to the island’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. (περισσότερα…)
ANNOUNCEMENT – The Leros Port Authority announces that on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, during the morning hours, an underwater ordnance disposal operation will take place at a depth of three (3) metres in the marine area of Trypiti Islet. (περισσότερα…)
Starting Wednesday, 7 May, a flavourful journey begins at Skippers All Day Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, ready to elevate your summer dining experience. (περισσότερα…)
Following a press release issued today (3 May 2025) by opposition party leader Michalis Kolias concerning the alleged “existence of a landfill” behind the Poseidonio site, three Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Leros, Mr Georgios Tsachourianidis (Technical Services), Mr Vrettos Kouvas (Deputy Mayor of Financial Services and former Deputy Mayor of Technical Services), and Mr Georgios Koutouzos (Water Supply), issued the following responses. (περισσότερα…)
On Friday, 2 May 2025, at 11:00, the Leros Municipal Council convened via teleconference, with a single agenda item: the “Approval of the 3rd amendment to the 2025 municipal budget and technical programme”. (περισσότερα…)
PRESS RELEASE – Unfortunately, once again we are witnessing an unacceptable situation that insults our community and degrades our island: a new illegal dump site has emerged at the Poseidonio area in Lakki, one of the most central and historically significant locations in Leros. (περισσότερα…)
PRESS RELEASE – As the opposition within our municipality, our role is two-fold: to scrutinise the decisions of the municipal authority and to propose alternative solutions where necessary. I undertake this role with consistency and responsibility as your municipal councillor. (περισσότερα…)
On the morning of Thursday, 1 May 2025, a 44-year-old foreign national was arrested in Leros by officers of the Leros Police Department for driving a private passenger vehicle without a valid driving licence. (περισσότερα…)
The School Committee of Leros ANNOUNCES, the granting—following a selection process—of two (2) scholarships from the income generated by the following endowments: a) “Brotherhood of Lerians in Egypt,” b) “Emmanuel Tsigadas,” and c) “Vasileios Nikolaidis,” for the academic year 2024-2025. These scholarships are intended for students attending any department of higher education institutions across Greece. (περισσότερα…)
In the context of safe operation of Lakki Port during the “Goran Schildt Regatta”, owners and operators of pleasure vessels are kindly informed that following the respective decision of Leros Port Authority the mooring in Lakki port at the section in front of POSEIDONIO building (85 meters length) is not permitted on 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 September 2024. (περισσότερα…)
According to the warning of Hellenic National Meteorological Service, issued Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11-2021 and 11-11-2021, the wind is expected to be North-Northeast 8 BF . (περισσότερα…)
1. According to the warning of Hellenic National Meteorological Service, issued today, 17-04-2021, the wind is expected to be SOUTH EAST 7-8 BF VERY QUICK 8, from 13:00 local time until 23:59 local time. (περισσότερα…)
