Rhodes Events & City News Archive

Weekly archive of events and city news for Rhodes. Newest first.

Originally published: 2026-06-15T09:28:09.454570

Upcoming Events in Rhodes

Date	Title	Details
2026-05-09 to 2026-08-31	Sound and Light Show	A roughly 50-minute open-air show in the Municipal Garden beside the Old Town walls, presented in five languages, using dramatic lighting, projected imagery and stereophonic sound. It narrates the 1522 siege and the struggle of the Knights of Saint John against Suleiman the Magnificent. Around 7 EUR general admission, free for under-8s. An atmospheric way to experience Rhodes’s history. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30	‘The West Meets the East’ — Museum of Modern Greek Art	A new exhibition opening in summer 2026 at the museum’s Center of Modern Art (Old Syssitio), open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. The museum holds one of Greece’s most significant collections of modern Greek painting, including Maleas, Bouzianis and Hadjikyriakos-Gikas. Admission varies. A rewarding stop for art lovers in the Old Town. [Source]
2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31	Palace of the Grand Master — ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’	The restored 14th-century palace in Rhodes Old Town houses two major exhibitions, ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’ and one on Rhodes from the 4th century AD to the 1522 Ottoman conquest. Open daily 08:00-20:00 from April. A combined site ticket is available via the official e-ticket portal. A centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed medieval town. [Source]
2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28	Medieval Festival of Rhodes	Staged within the medieval walls, the festival turns the Old Town into a living medieval marketplace with parades, jousts and sword fights, archery, music, dance and tavern feasts. It runs across weekends from late May into late June. Free public programme. A vivid, family-friendly journey into the island’s knightly past. [Source]
2026-06-06	Strawberry Festival, Paradisi	An early-June village celebration in Paradisi centred on the local strawberry harvest, with traditional food, music and dancing. It is a small, authentic community event typical of the island’s summer calendar. Free to attend. A charming taste of local Rhodian life. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30	Rhodes & South Aegean International Jazz Festival — June Events	The 7th edition of this Dodecanese jazz festival features more than 30 international and Greek musicians around the theme of contemporary Mediterranean jazz. Preparatory and satellite events begin in June across the islands ahead of the main October programme at the Palace of the Knights. Free admission. A taste of the region’s growing jazz scene. [Source]

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-14	Culture	Culture Minister Mendoni inaugurates restored Pervola site in Rhodes’ Medieval City	Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the restored Pervola area in the Medieval City of Rhodes. The ceremony was attended by the regional governor of the South Aegean. Mendoni said investment in culture is an investment in people. [Source]
2026-06-14	Tourism	AIDA cancels 2027 Santorini cruise calls and shifts to Kos and Rhodes	Cruise line AIDA has called off its 2027 Santorini cruises and will instead route ships to Kos and Rhodes. The shift is expected to affect tourism flows across the Greek islands. The change was reported by Travel And Tour World. [Source]
2026-06-14	Travel	National Geographic spotlights car-free Lindos in Rhodes as a top family break	National Geographic has highlighted Lindos, the car-free coastal town in Rhodes, as one of Greece’s best destinations for family holidays. The feature praises the town’s character and setting. It adds to Rhodes’ international tourism profile. [Source]
2026-06-14	Travel	Rhodes named among Europe’s top July destinations by experts	Travel experts have placed Rhodes among Europe’s top three destinations to visit in July. The ranking cites the island’s appeal for summer travellers. It was published by Travel Off Path. [Source]
2026-06-14	Travel	Conde Nast Traveler highlights standout Airbnb stays in Rhodes	Conde Nast Traveler has featured a selection of striking Airbnb rentals in Rhodes, one of Greece’s largest and most historic islands. The piece is aimed at travellers planning an island getaway. It underscores demand for accommodation on Rhodes. [Source]
2026-06-14	Government	South Aegean leaders raise key regional issues at meeting with PM Mitsotakis	Representatives of the South Aegean’s productive sectors raised the region’s most pressing issues at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Local figure Christos Michalakis said all critical matters were brought to the table. The talks were reported by Dimokratiki. [Source]
2026-06-14	Health	Doctors in Rhodes vote on future of the local medical community	Doctors in Rhodes were called to vote on a ballot described as decisive for the present and especially the future of the island’s medical community and public health. The vote was held on Sunday, June 14. It was reported by Dimokratiki. [Source]
2026-06-14	Tourism	Tourism demand for the summer season picks up, businesses say	Tourism operators report that expectations for the summer season are strengthening, with demand from abroad showing clear signs of recovery. The improving outlook follows weeks of positive momentum. The trend was reported by Dimokratiki. [Source]

Sources: Greeka, Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes (official), Greek Ministry of Culture, Medieval Festival of Rhodes (official), City of Rhodes, European Festivals Association, Dimokratiki, Google News Rhodes

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Originally published: 2026-06-08T12:01:22.341484

Upcoming Events in Rhodes

Date	Title	Details
2026-05-09 to 2026-08-31	Sound and Light Show	A roughly 50-minute open-air show in the Municipal Garden beside the Old Town walls, presented in five languages, using dramatic lighting, projected imagery and stereophonic sound. It narrates the 1522 siege and the struggle of the Knights of Saint John against Suleiman the Magnificent. Around 7 EUR general admission, free for under-8s. An atmospheric way to experience Rhodes’s history. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30	‘The West Meets the East’ — Museum of Modern Greek Art	A new exhibition opening in summer 2026 at the museum’s Center of Modern Art (Old Syssitio), open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. The museum holds one of Greece’s most significant collections of modern Greek painting, including Maleas, Bouzianis and Hadjikyriakos-Gikas. Admission varies. A rewarding stop for art lovers in the Old Town. [Source]
2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31	Palace of the Grand Master — ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’	The restored 14th-century palace in Rhodes Old Town houses two major exhibitions, ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’ and one on Rhodes from the 4th century AD to the 1522 Ottoman conquest. Open daily 08:00-20:00 from April. A combined site ticket is available via the official e-ticket portal. A centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed medieval town. [Source]
2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28	Medieval Festival of Rhodes	Staged within the medieval walls, the festival turns the Old Town into a living medieval marketplace with parades, jousts and sword fights, archery, music, dance and tavern feasts. It runs across weekends from late May into late June. Free public programme. A vivid, family-friendly journey into the island’s knightly past. [Source]
2026-06-06	Strawberry Festival, Paradisi	An early-June village celebration in Paradisi centred on the local strawberry harvest, with traditional food, music and dancing. It is a small, authentic community event typical of the island’s summer calendar. Free to attend. A charming taste of local Rhodian life. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30	Rhodes & South Aegean International Jazz Festival — June Events	The 7th edition of this Dodecanese jazz festival features more than 30 international and Greek musicians around the theme of contemporary Mediterranean jazz. Preparatory and satellite events begin in June across the islands ahead of the main October programme at the Palace of the Knights. Free admission. A taste of the region’s growing jazz scene. [Source]

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Tourism	Greek tourism holds steady in first four months as Rhodes benefits from regional shift	Greek tourism has started the year on a positive note, with around 1.54 million international air arrivals recorded in April, close to last year’s 1.57 million. Analysts say Greece is among the destinations benefiting from instability in the Middle East and difficulties facing neighbouring Turkey. April is seen as a barometer month, making the figures significant for islands such as Rhodes. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Karpathos hospital staff sound alarm over missing specialist doctors	Workers at the hospital on Karpathos, in the Dodecanese near Rhodes, have warned the regional health authority about serious staffing shortages. They say the hospital has had no internist or cardiologist since January, leaving cases handled by general practitioners or other specialties. Staff also highlighted the heavy burden of patient transfers to other islands. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Rhodes Bar Association renews intervention over forged property seizure scandal	The Rhodes Bar Association has again intervened in a long-running scandal involving properties taken from the state using forged disposal decisions. It says the law passed to resolve one of the Dodecanese’s biggest legal cases has proven inadequate, leaving good-faith buyers unprotected. The association is now calling for a thorough overhaul of the relevant legal provision. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Top court rejects Dodecanese residents’ appeals against Personal Number scheme	The Council of State’s suspensions committee has rejected two similar applications from 99 citizens, including residents of Koskinou on Rhodes and of Kalymnos, seeking to freeze the Personal Number measure. The applicants oppose the new identification system. A final ruling on the scheme’s legality is expected in April. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Officials say Rhodes Academy restoration project is on track with secured funding	The head of KOLOSSOS 2047 S.A., Vaios Kalopitas, has sought to reassure the public over the restoration and upgrade of the Rhodes Academy. He said the project is progressing as planned, with no time lost and financing secured. The work is currently in the study-maturation phase, with the aim of being ready on schedule. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	TUI Group advances sustainable tourism initiatives in Rhodes	TUI Group is expanding its sustainable tourism work in Rhodes through Co-Lab initiatives, year-round events and local projects. The company says the efforts are aimed at supporting its future hospitality growth on the island. The programme focuses on community projects and extending the tourist season. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	National Geographic names Lindos among Greece’s best family breaks	National Geographic has highlighted Lindos, the car-free coastal town on Rhodes, as one of Greece’s best destinations for family holidays. The feature praises the town’s relaxed, pedestrian-friendly character. The recognition reinforces Lindos’s reputation as a major draw on the island. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Rhodes spotlighted for Kahal Shalom, the oldest synagogue in Greece	A feature in The Times of Israel highlights the Kahal Shalom Synagogue in Rhodes, the oldest synagogue in Greece. The historic site is a key part of the island’s Jewish heritage in the old town. The piece draws attention to Rhodes’s layered cultural history. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	New book pays tribute to the Rhodes of an earlier era	Yiannis Pappas has praised a new book by lawyer and author Manolis Koutsoukos, describing it as a tribute to the Rhodes of an earlier time. He said the work is a significant contribution to preserving the island’s local historical memory and cultural heritage. The book offers a vivid portrait of past life on Rhodes rather than a mere record of events. [Source]

Sources: Greeka, Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes (official), Greek Ministry of Culture, Medieval Festival of Rhodes (official), City of Rhodes, European Festivals Association, Dimokratiki, Dimokratiki

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Originally published: 2026-06-07T10:12:32.371628

Upcoming Events in Rhodes

Date	Title	Details
2026-05-09 to 2026-08-31	Sound and Light Show	A roughly 50-minute open-air show in the Municipal Garden beside the Old Town walls, presented in five languages, using dramatic lighting, projected imagery and stereophonic sound. It narrates the 1522 siege and the struggle of the Knights of Saint John against Suleiman the Magnificent. Around 7 EUR general admission, free for under-8s. An atmospheric way to experience Rhodes’s history. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30	‘The West Meets the East’ — Museum of Modern Greek Art	A new exhibition opening in summer 2026 at the museum’s Center of Modern Art (Old Syssitio), open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. The museum holds one of Greece’s most significant collections of modern Greek painting, including Maleas, Bouzianis and Hadjikyriakos-Gikas. Admission varies. A rewarding stop for art lovers in the Old Town. [Source]
2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31	Palace of the Grand Master — ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’	The restored 14th-century palace in Rhodes Old Town houses two major exhibitions, ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’ and one on Rhodes from the 4th century AD to the 1522 Ottoman conquest. Open daily 08:00-20:00 from April. A combined site ticket is available via the official e-ticket portal. A centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed medieval town. [Source]
2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28	Medieval Festival of Rhodes	Staged within the medieval walls, the festival turns the Old Town into a living medieval marketplace with parades, jousts and sword fights, archery, music, dance and tavern feasts. It runs across weekends from late May into late June. Free public programme. A vivid, family-friendly journey into the island’s knightly past. [Source]
2026-06-06	Strawberry Festival, Paradisi	An early-June village celebration in Paradisi centred on the local strawberry harvest, with traditional food, music and dancing. It is a small, authentic community event typical of the island’s summer calendar. Free to attend. A charming taste of local Rhodian life. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30	Rhodes & South Aegean International Jazz Festival — June Events	The 7th edition of this Dodecanese jazz festival features more than 30 international and Greek musicians around the theme of contemporary Mediterranean jazz. Preparatory and satellite events begin in June across the islands ahead of the main October programme at the Palace of the Knights. Free admission. A taste of the region’s growing jazz scene. [Source]

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-06-07	Tourism	Greek tourism holds steady in first four months as Rhodes benefits from regional shift	Greek tourism has started the year on a positive note, with around 1.54 million international air arrivals recorded in April, close to last year’s 1.57 million. Analysts say Greece is among the destinations benefiting from instability in the Middle East and difficulties facing neighbouring Turkey. April is seen as a barometer month, making the figures significant for islands such as Rhodes. [Source]
2026-06-07	Public health	Karpathos hospital staff sound alarm over missing specialist doctors	Workers at the hospital on Karpathos, in the Dodecanese near Rhodes, have warned the regional health authority about serious staffing shortages. They say the hospital has had no internist or cardiologist since January, leaving cases handled by general practitioners or other specialties. Staff also highlighted the heavy burden of patient transfers to other islands. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Rhodes Bar Association renews intervention over forged property seizure scandal	The Rhodes Bar Association has again intervened in a long-running scandal involving properties taken from the state using forged disposal decisions. It says the law passed to resolve one of the Dodecanese’s biggest legal cases has proven inadequate, leaving good-faith buyers unprotected. The association is now calling for a thorough overhaul of the relevant legal provision. [Source]
2026-06-07	Local government	Top court rejects Dodecanese residents’ appeals against Personal Number scheme	The Council of State’s suspensions committee has rejected two similar applications from 99 citizens, including residents of Koskinou on Rhodes and of Kalymnos, seeking to freeze the Personal Number measure. The applicants oppose the new identification system. A final ruling on the scheme’s legality is expected in April. [Source]
2026-06-07	Urban development	Officials say Rhodes Academy restoration project is on track with secured funding	The head of KOLOSSOS 2047 S.A., Vaios Kalopitas, has sought to reassure the public over the restoration and upgrade of the Rhodes Academy. He said the project is progressing as planned, with no time lost and financing secured. The work is currently in the study-maturation phase, with the aim of being ready on schedule. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	TUI Group advances sustainable tourism initiatives in Rhodes	TUI Group is expanding its sustainable tourism work in Rhodes through Co-Lab initiatives, year-round events and local projects. The company says the efforts are aimed at supporting its future hospitality growth on the island. The programme focuses on community projects and extending the tourist season. [Source]
2026-06-07	Tourism	National Geographic names Lindos among Greece’s best family breaks	National Geographic has highlighted Lindos, the car-free coastal town on Rhodes, as one of Greece’s best destinations for family holidays. The feature praises the town’s relaxed, pedestrian-friendly character. The recognition reinforces Lindos’s reputation as a major draw on the island. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	Rhodes spotlighted for Kahal Shalom, the oldest synagogue in Greece	A feature in The Times of Israel highlights the Kahal Shalom Synagogue in Rhodes, the oldest synagogue in Greece. The historic site is a key part of the island’s Jewish heritage in the old town. The piece draws attention to Rhodes’s layered cultural history. [Source]
2026-06-07	Culture	New book pays tribute to the Rhodes of an earlier era	Yiannis Pappas has praised a new book by lawyer and author Manolis Koutsoukos, describing it as a tribute to the Rhodes of an earlier time. He said the work is a significant contribution to preserving the island’s local historical memory and cultural heritage. The book offers a vivid portrait of past life on Rhodes rather than a mere record of events. [Source]

Sources: Greeka, Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes (official), Greek Ministry of Culture, Medieval Festival of Rhodes (official), City of Rhodes, European Festivals Association, Dimokratiki, Dimokratiki

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Originally published: 2026-05-29T10:19:08.439065

Upcoming Events in Rhodes

Date	Title	Details
2026-05-09 to 2026-08-31	Sound and Light Show	A roughly 50-minute open-air show in the Municipal Garden beside the Old Town walls, presented in five languages, using dramatic lighting, projected imagery and stereophonic sound. It narrates the 1522 siege and the struggle of the Knights of Saint John against Suleiman the Magnificent. Around 7 EUR general admission, free for under-8s. An atmospheric way to experience Rhodes’s history. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30	‘The West Meets the East’ — Museum of Modern Greek Art	A new exhibition opening in summer 2026 at the museum’s Center of Modern Art (Old Syssitio), open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. The museum holds one of Greece’s most significant collections of modern Greek painting, including Maleas, Bouzianis and Hadjikyriakos-Gikas. Admission varies. A rewarding stop for art lovers in the Old Town. [Source]
2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31	Palace of the Grand Master — ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’	The restored 14th-century palace in Rhodes Old Town houses two major exhibitions, ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’ and one on Rhodes from the 4th century AD to the 1522 Ottoman conquest. Open daily 08:00-20:00 from April. A combined site ticket is available via the official e-ticket portal. A centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed medieval town. [Source]
2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28	Medieval Festival of Rhodes	Staged within the medieval walls, the festival turns the Old Town into a living medieval marketplace with parades, jousts and sword fights, archery, music, dance and tavern feasts. It runs across weekends from late May into late June. Free public programme. A vivid, family-friendly journey into the island’s knightly past. [Source]
2026-06-06	Strawberry Festival, Paradisi	An early-June village celebration in Paradisi centred on the local strawberry harvest, with traditional food, music and dancing. It is a small, authentic community event typical of the island’s summer calendar. Free to attend. A charming taste of local Rhodian life. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30	Rhodes & South Aegean International Jazz Festival — June Events	The 7th edition of this Dodecanese jazz festival features more than 30 international and Greek musicians around the theme of contemporary Mediterranean jazz. Preparatory and satellite events begin in June across the islands ahead of the main October programme at the Palace of the Knights. Free admission. A taste of the region’s growing jazz scene. [Source]

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-29	Sports	Karabelas stays at Rhodes basketball club Kolossos for two more years	The basketball club Kolossos of Rhodes has kept Karabelas for another two years, securing continuity for the island’s team. The move was welcomed by supporters. It strengthens the club ahead of the coming seasons. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local affairs	Greece launches a drive to hire 1,131 permanent doctors	Greece has begun the process to make 1,131 permanent doctor appointments, a boost for the public health system that will benefit islands like Rhodes. The hires aim to address staffing shortages. Health officials hope it will improve care for residents. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local government	Konsolas proposes a special funding mechanism for the islands	The politician Manos Konsolas has proposed creating a special funding mechanism to support the islands, a measure of keen interest to Rhodes. The plan aims to address the particular challenges of island communities. It has drawn attention in the Dodecanese. [Source]
2026-05-29	Business	Tourism body voices reservations over a new spatial plan	The Greek tourism confederation SETE has expressed reservations about a new spatial plan for tourism, an issue with implications for Rhodes. The body raised concerns about aspects of the proposed framework. The debate touches on how the island’s tourism develops. [Source]
2026-05-29	Local affairs	Greece sees a record Eid tourism surge	Greece has been hit by a record wave of Eid tourism, with strong arrivals boosting destinations like Rhodes. The surge underscores the island’s popularity with international visitors. Tourism operators welcomed the busy period. [Source]
2026-05-26	Culture	Rhodes is home to Greece’s oldest synagogue, Kahal Shalom	A feature highlights the Kahal Shalom Synagogue in Rhodes, the oldest synagogue in Greece, a treasure of the island’s Jewish heritage. The historic site draws visitors interested in the community’s long history. It is a cherished part of Rhodes’s cultural fabric. [Source]
2026-05-26	Business	Kalathos shifts toward high-yield, secluded luxury travel	The Rhodes resort area of Kalathos is shifting in 2026 toward high-yield, secluded luxury travel, repositioning its tourism offering. The move targets a more upmarket clientele. It reflects evolving strategies in the island’s tourism industry. [Source]
2026-05-15	Local government	Rhodes to use drones and AI surveillance in its Medieval Town	Rhodes will use drones and AI-powered surveillance to help manage and protect its UNESCO-listed Medieval Town. The technology aims to improve security and crowd management in the busy heritage area. The move reflects a modern approach to safeguarding the historic site. [Source]
2026-05-25	Public safety	British teen hospitalised after drinking alcohol in Rhodes	A 14-year-old British tourist was rushed to hospital after reportedly drinking alcohol while on holiday in Rhodes. The incident has drawn attention to the risks facing young visitors. Authorities and families are reminded of the dangers of underage drinking. [Source]
2026-05-29	Education	Panhellenic exams 2026: answers released for Modern Greek	The answers for the Modern Greek paper in Greece’s 2026 Panhellenic university-entrance exams have been released, of keen interest to students in Rhodes. The high-stakes tests shape access to higher education. Candidates and families are following the results closely. [Source]

Sources: Greeka, Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes (official), Greek Ministry of Culture, Medieval Festival of Rhodes (official), City of Rhodes, European Festivals Association, Dimokratiki, Dimokratiki

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Originally published: 2026-05-22T12:36:31.544760

Upcoming Events in Rhodes

Date	Title	Details
2026-05-09 to 2026-08-31	Sound and Light Show	A roughly 50-minute open-air show in the Municipal Garden beside the Old Town walls, presented in five languages, using dramatic lighting, projected imagery and stereophonic sound. It narrates the 1522 siege and the struggle of the Knights of Saint John against Suleiman the Magnificent. Around 7 EUR general admission, free for under-8s. An atmospheric way to experience Rhodes’s history. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30	‘The West Meets the East’ — Museum of Modern Greek Art	A new exhibition opening in summer 2026 at the museum’s Center of Modern Art (Old Syssitio), open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:30. The museum holds one of Greece’s most significant collections of modern Greek painting, including Maleas, Bouzianis and Hadjikyriakos-Gikas. Admission varies. A rewarding stop for art lovers in the Old Town. [Source]
2026-04-01 to 2026-10-31	Palace of the Grand Master — ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’	The restored 14th-century palace in Rhodes Old Town houses two major exhibitions, ‘Ancient Rhodes: 2,400 Years’ and one on Rhodes from the 4th century AD to the 1522 Ottoman conquest. Open daily 08:00-20:00 from April. A combined site ticket is available via the official e-ticket portal. A centrepiece of the UNESCO-listed medieval town. [Source]
2026-05-30 to 2026-06-28	Medieval Festival of Rhodes	Staged within the medieval walls, the festival turns the Old Town into a living medieval marketplace with parades, jousts and sword fights, archery, music, dance and tavern feasts. It runs across weekends from late May into late June. Free public programme. A vivid, family-friendly journey into the island’s knightly past. [Source]
2026-06-06	Strawberry Festival, Paradisi	An early-June village celebration in Paradisi centred on the local strawberry harvest, with traditional food, music and dancing. It is a small, authentic community event typical of the island’s summer calendar. Free to attend. A charming taste of local Rhodian life. [Source]
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30	Rhodes & South Aegean International Jazz Festival — June Events	The 7th edition of this Dodecanese jazz festival features more than 30 international and Greek musicians around the theme of contemporary Mediterranean jazz. Preparatory and satellite events begin in June across the islands ahead of the main October programme at the Palace of the Knights. Free admission. A taste of the region’s growing jazz scene. [Source]

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-22	Public transport	Greek airports report 5.6% jump in passenger traffic	Greece’s airports have recorded a 5.6% rise in passenger traffic, a trend that benefits tourism-dependent islands like Rhodes. The increase points to a strong travel season ahead. Rhodes, a major holiday destination, stands to gain from the growing flow of visitors. [Source]
2026-05-22	Public safety	Tax authority breaks up LPG smuggling ring	Greece’s tax authority (AADE) has broken up a liquefied-petroleum-gas smuggling ring in an operation with links to the Dodecanese region including Rhodes. The action targeted illicit fuel trading. It reflects efforts to combat smuggling and protect public revenue. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local government	Konsolas proposes tax and financial incentives for the islands	The politician Manos Konsolas has proposed establishing tax and financial incentives, a measure aimed at supporting island communities such as Rhodes. The proposal seeks to address the particular economic challenges of remote areas. It has drawn attention in the Dodecanese. [Source]
2026-05-22	Education	South Aegean tourism school in Rhodes backs vocational training	The South Aegean tourism vocational school (SAEK) in Rhodes is supporting education and training for the hospitality sector, a vital industry for the island. The initiative helps prepare young people for careers in tourism. It reflects investment in skills for Rhodes’s key economic driver. [Source]
2026-05-22	Sports	Rowing competitions held in Rhodes and Kos	Rowing competitions organised by the regional sailing and rowing body (SKOE) have been held in Rhodes and Kos, drawing athletes to the Dodecanese. The events highlight the islands’ active water-sports scene. They add to the summer sporting calendar in Rhodes. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local affairs	D’Amboise Gate to close on 25 and 26 May	The D’Amboise Gate, part of the medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town, will be closed on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May. Visitors are advised to plan their routes through the UNESCO-listed town accordingly. The temporary closure relates to works or events at the historic landmark. [Source]
2026-05-22	Local government	Politician Milena Apostolaki to visit Rhodes	The politician Milena Apostolaki is set to visit Rhodes on Monday, in a trip expected to address local and regional issues. The visit reflects political attention to the island. Residents are watching what commitments or discussions may follow. [Source]
2026-05-18	Business	Rhodes hit by decline in flights from Israel	Rhodes, along with Thessaloniki, has been affected by a decline in flights from Israel, a setback for the island’s important tourism market. The drop reflects wider regional tensions affecting travel. Tourism operators are watching the impact on the summer season. [Source]
2026-05-18	Public safety	Man charged over deadly car crash in Rhodes	A man in Rhodes has been charged with reckless driving over a deadly car crash, with a witness recalling that they ‘thought it was a street race’. The case has put a spotlight on road safety on the island. Authorities are pursuing the prosecution. [Source]
2026-05-13	Local government	Rhodes to deploy drones and AI surveillance in Medieval Town	Rhodes will use drones and AI-powered surveillance to help manage and protect its Medieval Town, the UNESCO-listed Old Town. The technology aims to improve security and crowd management in the busy heritage area. The move reflects a modern approach to safeguarding the historic site. [Source]

Sources: Greeka, Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes (official), Greek Ministry of Culture, Medieval Festival of Rhodes (official), City of Rhodes, European Festivals Association, Dimokratiki, Dimokratiki

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Originally published: 2026-05-22T08:37:57.477331

City News in Rhodes – last 14 days

Date	Category	Headline	Details
2026-05-22	General	Σε αγωνιστική ετοιμότητα οι γονείς των μαθητών για τα ολιγοθέσια σχολεία	Την Τετάρτη 20/5 στην κοινότητα των Φανών έγινε η συνέλευση με θέμα την υποβάθμιση των ολιγοθέσιων σχολείων στα χωριά. Στην συνέλευση παρευρέθηκαν εκπρόσωποι των συλλόγων γονέων των σχολείων σε Πυλώνα, Μαλώνα, Δαματριά, Καλαβάρδα, Φάνες, Αρχίπολη, Ψίνθο, πρόεδροι των χωριών Μαλώνα, Πυλώνα, Φάνες, Καλαβάρδα, Σάλακο και Δαματριά, εκπαιδευτικοί ολιγοθέσιων σχολείων και εκπρόσωπος του Συλλόγου… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Οι ημερομηνίες σε όλες τις διοργανώσεις μπάσκετ της Ε.Ο.Κ. για τη νέα χρονιά!	Η Ε.Ο.Κ. ανακοίνωσε τη γενική προκήρυξη της αγωνιστικής περιόδου 2026-27, προκειμένου να γνωρίζουν οι ομάδες τις ημερομηνίες. Έτσι λοιπόν, η διοργανώτρια αρχή, έκανε γνωστές τις ημερομηνίες της πρεμιέρας για όλες τις διοργανώσεις. Το κύπελλο Ελλάδας (σε άνδρες και γυναίκες) θα ξεκινήσει με τις ομάδες των μικρών εθνικών κατηγοριών από την 1η Σεπτεμβρίου. Ο Ιπποκράτης Κω…  Οι ημερομηνίες σε όλες… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Οι διαιτητές των αγώνων!	Με τα παιχνίδια των παμπαίδων και των παγκορασίδων συνεχίζεται η δράση στα τοπικά πρωταθλήματα της Ε.ΚΑ.Σ.Δ. Συνολικά θα διεξαχθούν επτά αναμετρήσεις και μάλιστα ανακοινώθηκαν οι διαιτητές των παιχνιδιών. Οι αγώνες των παμπαίδων αφορούν τα πλέι-οφ, ενώ το παιχνίδι Κολοσσός 1- Γ.Α.Σ. Ιάλυσος «μεταφέρθηκε» για το Σάββατο στις 17:30. Ο συγκεκριμένος αγώνας και το παιχνίδι Γ.Σ….  Οι διαιτητές των… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Ξεκαθαρίζουν οι αρμοδιότητες δήμων – περιφερειών, τι άλλο φέρνει ο νέος κώδικας Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης	καθαρισμός και η επισκευή των φρεατίων ομβρίων υδάτων πρέπει να γίνονται από τους δήμους ή από τις περιφέρειες; Ποιος είναι υπεύθυνος για τον καθορισμό του χώρου όπου μπορεί να τοποθετηθεί υπαίθρια διαφήμιση και ποιος ελέγχει αν τα παιδικά παιχνίδια που κυκλοφορούν στην αγορά τηρούν τις αναγκαίες κατασκευαστικές προδιαγραφές; Η λειτουργία και η συντήρηση των παιδικών χαρών σε ποιου την… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Τα τρία αγκάθια για την κλαδική σύμβαση στο εμπόριο που αφορά 315.000 εργαζόμενους	Αντίστροφη μέτρηση ξεκινάει για τη διαδικασία των διαπραγματεύσεων εργοδοτών και εργαζομένων, η οποία θα μπορούσε να οδηγήσει σε δυο μήνες από σήμερα -δηλαδή τον ερχόμενο Ιούλιο- στην υπογραφή κλαδικής συλλογικής σύμβασης στο λιανεμπόριο για 315.000 εργαζομένους. Σύμφωνα με έγκυρες πηγές του powergame.gr σήμερα (22/5/26) είναι η προγραμματισμένη συνάντηση τεχνικών κλιμακίων μεταξύ της Ομοσπονδίας… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Ποιοι τουρίστες ξοδεύουν περισσότερο στην Ελλάδα	Αλλάζουν οι ισορροπίες στον τουρισμό, καθώς οι βασικές αγορές της χώρας εμφανίζουν διαφορετικές ταξιδιωτικές συνήθειες, μεταβαλλόμενα επίπεδα δαπάνης και νέες γεωγραφικές προτιμήσεις. Στη μελέτη του ΙΝΣΕΤΕ με τίτλο “Ποιος Πάει Που; Πόσο Μένει; Πόσα ξοδεύει; Ανάλυση κύριων αγορών ανά Περιφέρεια 2025”, εξετάζονται τα στοιχεία για τις έξι σημαντικότερες αγορές εισερχόμενου τουρισμού της χώρας βάσει… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	ΕΛΤΑ: Σχεδόν οκτώ ημέρες για τις παραδόσεις, μόλις μία στις πέντε φτάνει στην ώρα της	Τα ΕΛΤΑ αργούν να παραδώσουν. Και οι καθυστερήσεις δεν είναι απλώς παράπονο των πολιτών, αλλά αποτυπώνονται και στις επίσημες μετρήσεις. Μια επιστολή Α’ προτεραιότητας, που κανονικά θα έπρεπε να φτάνει γρήγορα, κάνει πλέον κατά μέσο όρο σχεδόν οκτώ εργάσιμες ημέρες για να ολοκληρώσει τη διαδρομή της, την ώρα που οι επιδόσεις των ΕΛΤΑ κάθε χρόνο…  ΕΛΤΑ: Σχεδόν οκτώ ημέρες για τις παραδόσεις,… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Το υπουργείο Υγείας δεν επικύρωσε τα αποτελέσματα των εκλογών του Πανελληνίου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου – Τι αναφέρει η απόφαση	Στη μη επικύρωση των αποτελεσμάτων των αρχαιρεσιών του Πανελλήνιου Ιατρικού Συλλόγου, για την ανάδειξη διοικητικού συμβουλίου, ανώτατου πειθαρχικού συμβουλίου ιατρών και εξελεγκτικής επιτροπής, που διεξήχθησαν στις 26 Απριλίου, προχώρησε το υπουργείο Υγείας. Με απόφαση που υπογράφουν ο υπουργός Υγείας, Άδωνις Γεωργιάδης, και ο υφυπουργός Υγείας, Μάριος Θεμιστοκλέους, η μη επικύρωση εδράζεται στη… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Επίδομα θέρμανσης: Πότε θα δοθεί η δεύτερη δόση στους δικαιούχους	Αντίστροφα μετρά ο χρόνος για τη διαδικασία σε σχέση με την καταβολή της δεύτερης δόσης του επιδόματος θέρμανσης 2025-2026, κάτι που αποτελεί μια πάγια ενίσχυση για χιλιάδες νοικοκυριά σε όλη την Ελλάδα. Στις 29 Μαΐου 2026 είναι προγραμματισμένη η πληρωμή της δεύτερης δόσης για το επίδομα θέρμανσης και το ποσό που θα λάβουν τα νοικοκυριά εξαρτάται από την περιοχή της…  Επίδομα θέρμανσης: Πότε… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Πολυτέλεια γίνονται οι διακοπές για τους Γερμανούς – 3 στους 10 με μικρότερο μπάτζετ φέτος	Όλο και πιο δύσκολη υπόθεση γίνονται οι καλοκαιρινές διακοπές για τους Γερμανούς. Μπορεί η διάθεση για ταξίδια να παραμένει ισχυρή, όμως τα διαθέσιμα χρήματα μειώνονται. Σύμφωνα με τη νέα έρευνα της γερμανικής τράπεζας Norisbank, το οικονομικό περιθώριο στενεύει και η έλλειψη χρημάτων εξελίσσεται σε βασικό λόγο ακύρωσης διακοπών. Σε είδος… πολυτελείας μετατρέπονται οι καλοκαιρινές διακοπές… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-22	General	Η σπαρακτική ανάρτηση φίλης της 26χρονης Αρμονίας που σκοτώθηκε στο τροχαίο	«Κράτησες το χέρι της μαμάς σου και πετάξατε μαζί μακριά από έναν κόσμο που σας πλήγωσε τόσο πολύ» αναφέρει φίλη της 26χρονης Αρμονίας σε ανάρτηση της στα social media λίγα μετά την κηδεία των δύο γυναικών που έχασαν τη ζωή της στο τροχαίο δυστύχημα την περασμένη Κυριακή στη Ρόδο. Με ένα λουλούδι στο χέρι και με ένα γιατί…  Η σπαρακτική ανάρτηση φίλης της 26χρονης Αρμονίας που σκοτώθηκε στο… (via Dimokratiki) [Source]
2026-05-21	General	Lily Collins shows off some leg in mini dress in Rhodes as she films the next series of Emily in Paris – The Irish Sun	Lily Collins shows off some leg in mini dress in Rhodes as she films the next series of Emily in Paris    The Irish Sun (via Google News Rhodes) [Source]
2026-05-19	General	Booking a trip to Rhodes? I have found the best hotels on the island – The Independent	Booking a trip to Rhodes? I have found the best hotels on the island    The Independent (via Google News Rhodes) [Source]
2026-05-19	General	The Rhodes Retreat With A Proper Aegean Glow – Sustain Health Magazine	The Rhodes Retreat With A Proper Aegean Glow    Sustain Health Magazine (via Google News Rhodes) [Source]

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