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Wildfire on Lesvos Island Burns Homes, Businesses; Prompts Evacuations
A large wildfire on the island of Lesvos on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, burned homes and businesses, and has now moved into Vatera,...
Seventh-Century BC Artifacts Unearthed on Greece’s Lesvos
On Lesvos, three buildings were brought to light recently in the excavation of the castle of Agioi Theodoroi, identified as ancient Antissa.
Two-Million-Year-Old Fossils Found on Greek Island of Lesvos
Two-million-year-old fossils were recently uncovered in the Petrified Forest on the Greek island of Lesvos in a surprise find that shows that very large...
Norwegian Photographer Suspected of Espionage Arrested on Greece’s Lesvos
Internationally acclaimed Norwegian photographer Knut Bry was arrested on the Greek island of Lesvos on Thursday, suspected of espionage.
According to local media stonisi, he...
Bodies of Seven Migrants Wash Up on Lesvos, Greece
Authorities in Lesvos, Greece announced on Tuesday that at least seven migrants have been found dead there, their bodies washed up on a beach.
The...
Iconic Grandmother Who Fed Refugee Baby on Lesvos Passes Away
Greece's iconic grandmother, or "yiayia," Efstratia Mavrapidou, who took care of refugees on the Greek island of Lesvos years ago, passed away at the...
18-Million-Year Old Petrified Trees Unearthed on Greece’s Lesvos
Excavations for rainwater drainage pipes brought to light fourteen more petrified trees in Lesvos island's Petrified Forest.
"The trunks were in a very good state...
Rare Species of Orchids Give Life to Lesvos Petrified Forest
Due to impassioned conservation efforts at Lesvos Petrified Forest, a breathtaking rare orchid species named Ophrys lesbis has sprouted.
Number of Refugees, Migrants on Lesvos Now Under 5,000
The number of refugees and migrants on Lesvos is now less than 5,000, according to figures released by the Greek Ministry of Migration
Four Afghans on Trial for Burning Down Migrant Camp on Greece’s Lesvos
Four young Afghan migrants went on trial in Greece accused of starting the fires that burnt down the migrant camp of Moria in Lesvos.