Friday , May 3 2024

Chrissie Parker

Chrissie Parker joined the Zakynthos Informer Team in 2014. Chrissie’s first experience of the island was a combined birthday and wedding celebration, in true Zakynthian style. Since then she has been able to combine her love of the island, including its incredible history, tradition and culture, with her love of writing.

SPAR is coming to Zakynthos

There are a number of shops and supermarkets across Zakynthos that cater to both residents and tourists. One of them is the popular chain of stores called “Express Market”. It’s has been announced that all Express stores on the island will shortly be revamped and will change to SPAR stores. …

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Quads to be overseen by local authorities

On Tuesday it was announced by the Greek press that quads, also known as ATV’s, will now be overseen and monitored by local authorities. The announcement, made the Transport Ministry, means that each municipality will now be responsible for use of quads in their area. The issue of quads has …

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Tourists still getting too close to cliff edge!

  Recently we reported on some photos that were taken of tourists, standing very close to the edge of the cliffs at Navagio. These pictures shocked many, and it was worrying that visitors to the area were still putting their lives at risk for the sake of a photo. One …

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PM asks Queen to suspend Parliament

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament from 9th September to the 14th October. This will likely prevent UK MPs from being able to stop a No Deal Brexit. Many MPs are unhappy about the move. More information to follow.

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Photos of the Procession of St Dionysios

As most of our members know, this weekend Zakynthos celebrates the Patron Saint of Zakynthos, St Dionysios. Every year on the 24 August St Dionysios’ remains are taken from the main church in Zakynthos Town and processed through the town. It’s very important and traditional time of year and a …

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Freedom of movement – settlement scheme update

After recent posts about Freedom of Movement and the latest reports in the press about EU Citizens Freedom of Movement ending on 01 November if Brexit happens on 31 October, the Home Office have now circulated a statement which they have also sent out to EU Citizens living in the …

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Zakynthos is number seven!

Greece is always a popular holiday destination in the summer. Figures recently released from the Greek Civil Aviation Authority, in conjunction with the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE Intelligence), have reported the top ten most visited Greek destinations this year between January and June, as based on airport …

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Arrests after illegal products found on cruise boats

A case has been filed with the Zakynthos Public Prosecutor after the arrest of two people in regards to circulating illegal and dangerous products. The case has come to light from custom auditors of the Independent Public Revenue Office (AAD) and centres on two party cruise boats at Zakynthos Port …

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End of Free Movement under no deal Brexit

The UK Government have announced that if the UK leaves the EU under No Deal on 31 October 2019, they will end freedom of movement for EU Citizens as of the 01 November 2019. The news has been announced as part of plans made by the UK Home Office. Despite …

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Stay safe at shipwreck viewpoint!

Many tourists are aware that there’s a viewing platform at the north of the island where they can get a great view of the shipwreck/Navagio beach from above. It’s very popular and a perfect viewpoint for the iconic beach and shipwreck. Unfortunately however, there are many tourists who choose to …

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