Fotis Mangos has resigned from his position as mayor of Lipsi, a small island in the Aegean Sea. He described the decision as the most difficult and painful moment of his life. Mangos’s resignation comes with his appointment to the position of Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy within the national government. This new role places him in charge of overseeing policies related to Greece’s islands. The move is expected to allow Mangos to exert broader influence over island development and address regional challenges. Details regarding the timing of a mayoral replacement on Lipsi have not yet been announced. The appointment signals a focus from the central government on prioritizing island affairs.