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At this time of year, turtles are nesting on beaches in the National Marine Park. Parts of the beaches are restricted and you will see nesting sites indicated by wooden structures, with labels on. Whilst we all love to go to the beach and have fun, there are rules in …
Read More »Incorrect name for Patron Saint upsets Zakynthians!
In August every year, the island celebrates St Dionysios, the patron Saint of Zakynthos. There seems to be some confusion when it comes to the name and this year is no exception. Many, including local businesses, are calling it the celebration of St Dennis when actually it’s the Celebration of …
Read More »3.4 million Tourists travel to Greece in June!
It’s been announced that Greece has received approx. 3,477,900 visitors through its airports in June 2022. It’s a positive increase in visitors in comparison to June 2021, when only around 1,1 million visitors were recorded. The Minister of Tourism, Mr Kikilias confirmed the details and said that the results are …
Read More »Support for Archelon from Air France and Frapport Greece!
Air France and Fraport Greece have announced they’re supporting Archelon in Zakynthos. The announcement comes as part of the inauguration of the new direct flight link between Paris and Zakynthos, which will see Air France and Fraport Greece supporting Archelon with their vital work. Air France is creating a sponsorship …
Read More »Bobby Gee interviews the new British Ambassador to Greece!
Today, Matthew Lodge, the new British Ambassador to Greece visited Island FM radio and joined Bobby Gee for an exclusive interview. Mr Lodge has replaced Kate Smith CMG as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic in Greece and has been in post since August 2021. Mr Lodge has an …
Read More »The top 5 views of Zakynthos!
Anyone who visits Zakynthos will agree that it’s an island full of amazing views. No matter where you are there are so many incredible things to see, and if you choose your viewpoint well, you can see some of the island’s most spectacular, and well-loved views. So, where are the …
Read More »Thessaloniki becomes location for action film Tin Soldier
Now Greece is opening up it’s not just tourism that’s getting a boost. This week it was announced that filming is due to start in Thessaloniki on the major action film, Tin Soldier. On Tuesday Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Regional Director of Central Macedonia met with the film’s producers Steven Chasman …
Read More »Talented singer interviewed on Island FM radio
Today Bobby Gee welcomed Kirsty Dewar to his breakfast show on Zakynthos’ English speaking radio station, Island FM, to talk about her newly released EP called Influence. Currently based in Cyprus, Kirsty is a talented singer-songwriter originally from Scotland. Kirsty’s music has a vibe of a mix of modern rock …
Read More »Greece expects high number of Serbian Tourists
Recently the Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with several countries to boost tourism to Greece in the future. His latest meeting has been with Veroljub Arsic president of the Tourism Committee of the Serbian parliament and president of the parliamentary Serbia-Greece Friendship Group who said that Greece is the …
Read More »Zakynthos in top three for Dutch Travellers
Zakynthos has been a huge draw for tourists from the Netherlands for many years. In a recent survey by the holiday and travel website Griekenland.net Belgium and Dutch tourists have voted Crete, Kos, and Zakynthos as their top three favourite Greek destinations for 2022. Around 1,224 people took part in …
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