A University of the Aegean analysis using satellite data found that the blaze destroyed olive groves, pine forest and shrubland, with most of the affected area consisting of olive trees.

Police found a gun, 89 rounds, a knife, and fireworks at his home and car in Plomari

A 36-year-old doctor from Lesvos has died after giving birth to her daughter following severe complications during delivery. Despite intensive medical efforts and an attempted air transfer to Athens, she could not be saved

Around 15 detainees were evacuated to safety after a late-night fire at the police headquarters in Mytilene, with authorities investigating a detainee as the suspected cause

Farmers in Lesbos are raising alarm over the handling of dead animals following disease outbreaks, warning of environmental and biosecurity risks as tensions rise over burial practices and official management of livestock losses

Authorities intensify inspections and urge strict compliance with safety measures as the highly contagious livestock disease spreads across farms, though it poses no risk to humans

The move marks a positive step after a full lockdown was imposed on the island’s livestock product market due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

A foot-and-mouth outbreak confined to the eastern Aegean island of Lesbos for now, but officials warn of European-level risk as emergency support measures are rolled out

Farmers on the Greek island of Lesbos are resisting livestock culls linked to an outbreak, demanding urgent policy changes, vaccination plans, and scientific review to protect local herds and their livelihoods.

Livestock farmers protest compensation delays and export bans, warning of full port closure as the island faces widespread disruption and economic strain.

Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos are battling an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease after cases were confirmed in multiple farms, leading to the culling of thousands of animals as containment measures intensify

New outbreaks trigger animal culling, product restrictions and protests, as authorities expand monitoring zones and promise full compensation to affected farmers.

Highly contagious among livestock, the virus threatens farms but poses no direct risk to humans; authorities urge strict biosecurity and movement restrictions to contain the outbreak

Authorities move to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, activating civil protection measures and supporting farmers with urgent disinfection supplies

Greek authorities impose strict movement bans and product restrictions after a confirmed case, aiming to contain the highly contagious livestock disease and protect local production.

Movement of livestock is banned and food production halted as foot-and-mouth disease cases raise alarm among farmers ahead of Easter.

Greek authorities impose strict movement bans and activate emergency measures after confirming a highly contagious livestock disease, aiming to contain its spread across the island

Heavy rains caused a 50-ton boulder to fall, creating a 1.5-meter crater and damaging protective structures, as crews work to restore the road in southern Lesbos

Strong winds and high waves caused a tragic shipwreck near southern Lesbos, leaving four dead while 34 survivors were rescued and taken to a controlled reception center

All six crewmembers rescued and in good health