Lesvos

Surge in Turkish Tourism to North Aegean Islands in 2024 Boosted by Express Visa Agreement

In 2024, approximately 340,000 Turkish citizens and Europeans of Turkish descent chose the North Aegean islands as their holiday destination,…

12 January 2025

Remembering & respecting Early Greek Australians

At some stage in our lives, we have all sat in front of our parents or grandparents, transfixed by the…

10 January 2025

Lesvos: Coast Guard Officer Injured in High-Speed Pursuit of Migrant-Smuggling Speedboat

A Hellenic Coast Guard officer was injured during a high-speed chase with a speedboat involved in migrant smuggling near Agrilia,…

28 December 2024

Dramatic Chase of Migrant Smugglers in Lesvos: Coast Guard Officer Injured

A dramatic pursuit unfolded off the coast of Lesvos when a Greek Coast Guard patrol boat intercepted a speedboat suspected…

28 December 2024

Turkish Airlines Push for More Flights and Visa Expansion Amid Tensions

In the midst of ongoing tensions involving airspace violations, Turkish authorities are advocating for an increase in air travel and…

15 December 2024

32 Migrants, 2 Smugglers Apprehended Near Lesvos

A high-speed chase off the coast of Lesvos ended with the arrest of two Turkish nationals accused of smuggling 32…

16 November 2024

War Veteran Antonis Alexandris Passes Away at 102

Antonis Alexandris, one of Greece's last surviving World War II veterans, passed away at the age of 102. A prisoner…

15 November 2024

Lesvos' Most Instagrammable Spots: The Ultimate Guide for Unique Photos

Discover Lesvos' hidden gems and capture breathtaking photos with our ultimate guide to the island's most Instagrammable spots. From the…

9 November 2024

Boat Coming from Turkish Coasts Pursued by the Coast Guard off Lesvos

A speedboat coming from the Turkish coasts was spotted moving at high speed towards Lesvos and was pursued by three…

3 November 2024

Remembering Asimakis Polypathellis: The Last Hero of Lesvos

This year, Asimakis Polypathellis, a 99-year-old war hero from the village of Asomatos in Lesvos, passed away peacefully at home…

29 October 2024

Event on Greek-Turkish Relations Held on Lesvos, Honours Rahmi Koç

A two-day event in Mytilini, Lesvos, focused on strengthening Greek-Turkish relations and honoured Turkish businessman Rahmi Koç for his contributions…

21 October 2024

Most of Greece's black sheep live in Lesvos

About 350,000 sheep, in more than 1700 flocks, are bred on Lesvos, and 70% of their population is black. The…

6 October 2024

Chrousos: The exotic beach of Western Lesvos

Access to Chrousos is not the easiest. The beach, located in the southwest of Lesvos, is about an hour and…

22 August 2024

Greek worldwide celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Greeks worldwide celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary today, next to Easter, which is the most sacred and most…

15 August 2024

Greek President visits Lesvos today for celebration of the Dormition of Virgin Mary

The Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou is visiting the island of Lesvos today for the celebration of the Dormition of Virgin…

15 August 2024

The most beautiful beaches of Lesvos - Crystal clear, cold waters

The beaches of Lesvos, with their peaceful coves and long sandy shores, are the ultimate reason to visit the island.…

8 August 2024

Turkish Tourism Professionals Criticize Visa Express Initiative

The express visa program, which permits short visits to 10 Greek islands in the eastern Aegean, has significantly boosted the…

18 July 2024

The 10th Molyvos International Music Festival

With the theme of Friendship, the international music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The Molyvos International Music Festival…

7 July 2024

Lesvos Wildfire: Battle Continues Between Mandamados and Kapi (Video)

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire raging between the villages of Mandamados and Kapi on the island of Lesvos, with…

6 July 2024

Nearly 80,000 Greeks Utilised Discounted Vacation Vouchers in June

Nearly 80,000 Greeks utilized the "Social Tourism" program vouchers in June, with top destinations including Evia, Halkidiki, and Pieria. The…

6 July 2024

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