Sunday 25st of February, 2024 until the last day,  Sunday 17th of March, 2024 It is that time of year where most Zakynthians will say “we’ve entered the triodion”.   Exactly what is the triodion? Most of us that are not aware of what triodion means, would say …

Our farm in Lagana was established in 2020 and hasn’t been short of problems since. We have overcome most with determination and an ethic of educating young and old about caring and respecting ALL animals. EXACTY WHAT THIS ISLAND NEEDS! Our concept of a petting farm has become a respected …

The Holy Diocese of Zakynthos announced the Program of Holy Masses and Ceremonies during the three days from 16th to 19th December 2023, when our island celebrates the Memory of the Holy and Patron Saint Dionysios. It should be noted that our regional television station IONIAN will broadcast the religious events …

The safety of the 14 most popular Ionian beaches was studied by a group of scientists from the University of Athens over a three year period, concluding, among other things, that the famous Shipwredck (Navagio) beach in Zakynthos should remain closed to visitors. While restrictions need to be placed on …

From today Tuesday (12/9) until next Monday (18/9) vehicle traffic, stopping and parking are prohibited on the following streets: a) Kapodistrio, from its junction with Kolyva Street, to its junction with D. Roma Street, b) Louka Carrer, from its junction with Kapodistriou Street, to its junction with Kolokotroni Street, c) …

Due to bad weather over the next few hours the ferry line from Agios Nicholaos, Zakynthos to Pessada, Kefalonia has been cancelled on Tuesday 5th September, 2023.   To get up-to-date news or more information about Zakynthos, join our Facebook group or follow our Twitterfeed. All articles on this blog are the property …

On Sunday night, firefighters brought four minors to the Zakynthos Police Department on charges of arson from the spot where a fire had earlier broken out in the Kalamaki area very close to houses and tourist accommodations. The fire burnt about one and a half acres of grass area, as …

A sudden change in the weather is expected in a few hours on our island as most have been notified through different means.. As Professor, Anastasios Kalimeris, of the Ionian University explains to our local newspaper HMERA. , this is the first significant weather change of autumn… Specifically, he states: …

  Yesterday evening, Friday 25/8, Zeus made his appearance to a young couple being married in Zakynthos.   The wedding of a British couple was set against the backdrop of the vast blue sea, Marathonisi island whilst amidst a storm was brewing off the coast of Lagana. At some point the …

Zakynthian Ageliki Kokla wins gold medal in U16 Ju-Jitsu fighting -48kg, earning her a ranking of top 5 in the world.   Ageliki already European Champion in 2022 was a favourite within the team of Zante Budo Acadamey, Self defense training center in Zakynthos. Coaches Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos and Areti Potamiti, …