On January 12, 2025, the Greek Mountaineering Club of Sparta will organize its first hike of the year along the route from the Maggania Spring to the refuge and Deriki (1580m). This event will include the annual festive cutting of…
The Mayor of Sparta, Michalis Vakaloopoulos, has appointed nine salaried deputy mayors and three unpaid deputies, with terms lasting until December 31, 2025. Among the appointed salaried deputies is Demosthenes Kakouros, who will serve as the mayor’s primary substitute during…
On December 31, representatives from the Greek Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) will assess potential damage to olive trees in the municipal units of Pellanas, Faridos, and Theraspnos, following recent strong winds that reportedly caused the loss of olive fruit, particularly…
The central square of Sparta has been transformed into a vast Christmas village, complete with stilt walkers and elves, set against the snowy Taygetus mountain. Mayor Michalis Vakalo-poulos announced that the village will operate for 17 days, featuring wooden houses,…
An 18-year-old has been arrested in Sparta, Laconia for drug trafficking activities. The police seized over 50 grams of cocaine, a small amount of cannabis, and a mobile phone linked to the crimes. Local law enforcement was assisted by specialized…
Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the Greek Minister of Education, met with Sparta’s Mayor Michalis Vakalopoulos during his visit for the 107th Conference of Greek University Rectors. The Minister toured local schools, including the 2nd Primary School of Sparta, and discussed improving the…
The Greek Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is scheduled to visit Sparta in Laconia on December 12, 2024. During his visit, he will meet with the mayor of Sparta, Michalis Bakalopoulos, to discuss various issues concerning…
The Greek Mountaineering Club of Sparta is organizing a hiking excursion to Parnon on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Starting from the village of Kosmas, participants will trek to the settlement of Vlisidia, covering a distance requiring approximately six hours of…
An open informational event regarding the ongoing construction of the new General Hospital of Sparta, funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, is scheduled for December 9, 2024. The event will take place at the Cultural Center’s Spiritual Center in Sparta…
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place in the main square of Sparta, Greece, accompanied by a concert featuring renowned singer George Tsalikis. The event includes a ‘magical village’ with festivities and games, where…
On November 16, 2024, the Society of Spartan Studies will host a commemorative event marking 50 years since the restoration of democracy in Greece. Taking place at the Cultural Center of Sparta, the evening will feature an open discussion on…
In Sparta, a new local urban planning draft was presented to the public, highlighting potential scenarios for the city’s development. Representatives from the consulting team outlined their proposals, inviting residents, organizations, and associations to contribute feedback during the consultation phase….
