Rhodes

The outdoor areas in the center of Rhodes have turned into public health hazards, as large volumes of garbage have accumulated in parks where migrants have set up temporary camps.

Real estate surveyors will decide on the adjustment of "objective values" ​​in 36 zones of 12 municipalities.

They should proceed with the assessment of prices in the municipalities of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero, Vrilissia, Halandri, Glyfada (pictured), Piraeus, Ithaca, Karpathos, Loutraki, Symi, Pyrgos, Rhodes and Leros.

The resurrection of an unidentified man was found today, Wednesday 23 October, in Lesbos, which was in advanced decay.

There is growing concern in Rhodes due to the presence of hundreds of undocumented migrants on the island’s streets. Photos published by rodiaki.gr show migrants setting up tents in various parts of the city, seeking temporary shelter, even using cardboard boxes.

An outdoor, accessible sculpture gallery will be established in the “Pervola” area within the Medieval City of Rhodes. As part of a project to highlight the archaeological site of the ancient shipyards and the medieval gardens of the Palace of the Grand Master, the Ministry of Culture is creating a unique walking route.

The cosmopolitan island of the Dodecanese, a world-renowned destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from all over the globe, was the final stop of this year’s Plastic Free Greece initiative, marking the end of a five-year program that toured the entire country, transforming the environmental landscape.

Another significant medieval building in Rhodes is being restored and highlighted by the Ministry of Culture. This is the Mint of the Order of the Knights of St. John, located in the garden east of the Palace of the Grand Master in the Medieval City of Rhodes, which will be converted into a space for exhibitions and events.

Severe problems were caused by the heavy downpour that hit Rhodes earlier Wednesday afternoon as part of the “Atena” storm. The heavy rainfall caused significant difficulties for traffic within the city.

A platinum plaque, the highest honor, was awarded by the Municipality of Rhodes to a pair of British tourists who have visited the island more than 100 times.

The Municipality of Rhodes awarded a British couple a platinum plaque, honoring them for visiting the island over 100 times, it was announced on Monday.