The Forest Directorate of Lesvos has initiated a substantial project for forest road maintenance and wildfire zones, alongside actions aimed at clearing forests and managing pine disease. In 2024, the budget for these initiatives is set at €9.5 million with…
A baby boy was born in Lesvos just minutes after 11 AM on New Year’s Day 2025. The father, Panagiotis Doukas, is a urologist at the Mytilene Hospital. Congratulations were extended by ERT Aegean, wishing the family good luck and…
Continuous snowfall in the mountainous areas of Ayiasos, Greece, is causing transportation challenges. Local authorities are actively clearing roads, while police enforce access restrictions for vehicles without snow chains. Residents are advised to exercise caution during travel, especially in affected…
A friend of the Friends of Historical Memory and Cultural Creation found a New Year’s greeting card crafted by renowned painter and playwright Stratis Anastasellis while browsing an old book in Monastiraki, Athens. The card, sent to a dear friend…
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) will hold a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of the legendary Go Back uprising against German occupation in Lesvos, featuring General Secretary Dimitris Koutsoumbas. The event is scheduled for December 11, 2023, at…
Voting is currently taking place in Lesvos as members and supporters of the SYRIZA party choose a new president from candidates Apostolos Gletsos, Pavlos Polakis, Sokratis Famellos, and Nikolaos Farandouris. Polling stations opened at 8 AM in various locations across…
Athina Kavaleri, a dedicated producer from Krinida, Lesvos, revives traditional sesame cultivation to produce unique tahini. Drawing from her grandfather’s legacy of sesame oil production, she strives to maintain her business amidst challenging weather conditions. Kavaleri cultivates traditional seeds and…
The Lesvos Petrified Forest Natural History Museum in collaboration with the North Aegean Region will organize birdwatching excursions at Kalloni Bay on November 20 and 23, 2024. Participants will have the opportunity to observe various migratory bird species, guided by…
The Lesvos Directorate of Antiquities has launched a digital platform titled ‘Paths through the Archaeological Sites of Lesvos.’ This interactive tour of the island’s history utilizes new technologies and is available in Greek, English, and German. Designed for both visitors…
On November 19, a school bus transporting students from Kagianni to Mytilene High School was involved in an accident that broke several windows but thankfully resulted in no injuries. Parents expressed concerns about the driver’s lack of communication and the…
The University of the Aegean’s Geography Department hosted a workshop on participatory planning for island regions and small towns at the Lesvos Chamber of Commerce. Collaborating with the Autonomous University of Barcelona’s Environmental Science Institute and Heinrich Böll Foundation, the…
Events commemorating the 112th anniversary of Lesvos’ liberation from Turkish rule are taking place on the island. This celebration highlights significant historical moments from 1912-1913, particularly focusing on the liberation during the First Balkan War. On November 8, 1912, Greek…
