On January 11, 2024, Deputy Minister of Sports Giannis Vroutsis will announce the construction of a public open swimming pool in Thermes, Mytilene. The project, part of the National Development Program for 2021-2025, will receive funding of €4.9 million. Prime…
A port officer was injured in Mytilene, Greece, as he tried to conduct a check on a vehicle disembarking from a ferry. The driver accelerated to avoid the stop, hitting the officer and attempting to flee, but was later apprehended…
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced plans for the complete restoration of the Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilene. Necessary studies have received unanimous approval, allowing the project to be integrated into the Northern Aegean Regional Operational Program 2021-2027. The…
On January 6, 2025, a vibrant celebration of Theophany took place at the port of Mytilene, organized by the cultural association ‘I Epano Skala’ in collaboration with the Mytilene Municipality. The event featured a water blessing ceremony by Father Dionysios,…
The Epiphany was celebrated with great splendor in Mytilene, where the Cross was thrown into the sea by Metropolitan Iakovos. Large crowds attended the water sanctification ceremony and the diving for the Cross, with a Ukrainian refugee among the participants….
An amateur fisherman was found in the sea under unclear circumstances while riding a scooter on New Year’s Day in Mytilene. Witnesses alerted emergency services after seeing him fall into the water. The man, conscious with minor injuries, was quickly…
In Mytilene, children with disabilities showcased their talent and love by creating a beautiful miniature house at the ‘Gaitanaki’ Day Center. According to Irini Karchimani, the creative director of the center, it took the children several months to construct the…
As the new year approaches in Mytilene, communities gather at the small church of Panagia Faneromeni for a cherished tradition. The chapel remains open from New Year’s Eve until midday on New Year’s Day, where visitors collect ‘silent’ water for…
The Mytilene Municipality’s Environment and Development Department reports successful outcomes in managing stray companion animals in 2024. By January 1, 2024, 352 adoptions were completed and 15 more were in process, alongside approximately 1,270 rescue operations. The municipality also conducted…
Regional Governor Konstantinos Moutzouris discussed critical infrastructure issues during a meeting at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport with Deputy Minister Nikos Tachiaos and other officials. Topics included deficiencies in the new road connecting Kallonis to Sigri and ongoing discussions…
Giannis Dais, a cameraman for ERT3, has adopted two abandoned puppies from Mytilene. The four-month-old puppies were rescued from the trash and cared for at a local shelter. After losing their previous dog, Julia, Dais and his wife felt compelled…
The Mytilene Commerce Association is hosting the ‘Holiday Market Celebrations’ to invigorate local shopping. The first event took place on December 20, with two more scheduled for December 27 and 29. Yannis Moutsouris, president of the association, expressed his excitement…
