Leros

Expropriations in the works for creation of closed migrant centers

The long-awaited creation of closed centers for asylum seekers on five northeastern Aegean islands was announced on Monday by government spokesman Stelios Petsas, who stressed that a legislative act will be issued to allow for the acquisition of properties, land and sites by expropriation.

Two cafe-restaurants in Leros burned

A fire burned through two cafe-restaurants located on the main port of Leros, an island in the Dodecanese, early Thursday morning.

Greek media identified the establishments as Glaros and the adjacent Istion, in Agia Marina. The venues were almost completely destroyed.

Authorities are investigating the incident and have not excluded any possibilities. 

Government sets 24.6 mln euro subsidy for airline services to islands

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport said it would pay a subsidy of 24,608,000 euros through a tender for 12 airline services to several Greek islands.

The tender will also set the maximum charter rates according to the season and the minimum frequency of flights.

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