For the second consecutive year and within the framework of cooperation between the University of the Aegean and the University of Geosciences in Beijing, a special programme is held for undergraduate students of the School of Geology in Lesvos.

A large wildfire is burning olive trees and forestland in the region between Geras and Plomari in Lesvos since Thursday afternoon was deemed as "very difficult" by fire department officials, due to the strong winds fanning the flames. 

A riot that is rapidly careering out of control broke out within the Reception and Identification Centre for refugees and migrants in Moria, Lesvos on Monday afternoon.