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Michalis Kontrafouris: Veterinarian and Former Mayor of Leros
This article is part of our series, “The People of Leros”, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each person

Nicos Phocas: A Journey of Service, Culture, and Care for Leros
This article is part of our new series, The People of Leros, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each

Flying Kites and Spiritual Renewal in Leros on Clean Monday
“Clean Monday,” known as Kathara Deftera in Greek, is a cherished annual celebration in Greece, marking the beginning of Great Lent. This significant day falls seven weeks before Greek Orthodox

Leros on the Plate: Where Food Becomes Memory
What is it that makes a destination linger in your memory? The landscapes, the people, or the flavors that stay with you long after you leave? In Leros, the answer

Dimitris Isichos: From Vineyards to Archives, Life in Leros
This article is part of our new series, The People of Leros, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each

Michael Winters: Six Decades of Art and Inspiration on Leros
This article is part of our new series, The People of Leros, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each

Fanouris Kontogiorgakis – A Cycling Champion Shaping Leros
This article is part of our new series, “The People of Leros”, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each

The “Patriarchate” of Leros – History and Contemporary Spiritual Heritage
Among the well-known landmarks of Leros, there is a building which, despite bearing a profound historical and spiritual legacy, remains largely unknown to the wider public, as information about its

Frantsesko DiPierro: Guardian of Leros’ History
This article is part of our new series, “The People of Leros”, where we highlight individuals either from the island or who have chosen Leros as a special home. Each



