Nikos Komineas, the mayor of Astypalea, urges the Greek government to restore ferry services to the island, which has been cut off from the Dodecanese islands for 50 days. He criticizes the Ministry of Shipping for poor choices and warns that residents cannot access basic services like banks and hospitals. The mayor has reached out to various officials, including the Prime Minister, about the ongoing situation impacting the local economy and residents’ livelihoods, especially during the critical Christmas season.