Sunday , May 5 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.

Fly to Zakynthos in 2023 with Jet2!

It’s been announced in the last week that Jet2.com and Jet2 holidays have released the Summer 2023 UK flights programme. Customers will be able to choose holidays for 2023 either directly with Jet2 or through Independent Travel Agents. The announcement sees flights from six UK airports including Belfast International, Birmingham, …

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Facebook down, but our Twitter is live!

As many of you will now be aware, our Facebook and Instagram is offline due to the worldwide outage. As yet none of us know when it’ll be back up. The good news however is that out Twitter account is still up and running. So head on over and join …

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Zakynthos celebrates International World Tourism Day

Every year on the 27th of September the world celebrates International World Tourism Day. As we know, tourism is important to the island of Zakynthos, and its importance has been heightened even more so these last two summer seasons. Due to the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the …

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Tourism pressure on turtles revealed in 19 COVID-19 disruptions

A recent study took place regarding the island’s endangered loggerhead sea turtles. The study also looked at whether pressure from mass tourism creates an issue for the turtles, their breeding habitats, and their nesting sites across the Mediterranean throughout the summer months. The recently published paper includes data about Zakynthos …

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Filmmakers extended an invitation to film on the Ionian islands!

It’s been announced by the Ionian Film Office based in Corfu, in the last week that filmmakers around the world have received an invitation to shoot forthcoming Documentaries, Films, TV series, or other short programmes in the Ionian Islands. This incentive would see both National and International film production companies …

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Zakynthos; we are one!

This year has been a difficult year for us all. After the struggles of 2020, residents, businesses, and tourists all hoped to have a better season this year, but unfortunately, 2021, was another short season full of restrictions and disappointment for some. We’ve missed everyone who should’ve joined us this year. …

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Your help is needed to make Healing Paws dreams come true!

On the island of Zakynthos, Greece Sue Deeth and her dedicated family-oriented Animal Rescue team, Healing Paws Animal Rescue need help and support. They have been helping strays on Zakynthos for ten years, supported by many people who selflessly give their time and money to make the lives of abandoned …

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The world unites for Greece!

The Prime Minister of Greece has announced that Greece has received help from a long list of countries during this tragic time for the country. The Greek Prime Minister said on his public Twitter account, “On behalf of the Greek people, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to …

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Greek Mythology, God and Goddesses

The mythology of Greece is complex but incredibly interesting. The stories of Greek mythology centre around Gods, Goddesses, heroes, and monsters, and ancient Greek rituals. They were important to the Ancient Greeks and they lived their lives by this mythology. Gods and Goddesses In Greek mythology, there were twelve Greek …

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New TV Series about Zakynthos, but is it really what the island needs?

It’s been announced today that a new TV series about Zakynthos will be filmed this summer called Once Upon a Time in Zante. The series is being described as another “Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents,” that was made by the BBC and aired for several years. Commissioned by Channel 4, the …

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