Palm Sunday and the churches were full this morning, some were decorated with willow tree branches, palm leaves and other decorative flowers but the most notable decoration was of course the decorative pieces made out of Palm leaves that hung from the chandeliers and around the church. Zakynthos is known …

Here on Zakynthos,  on Palm Sunday the churches are decorated with palms – Vaya – woven into different shapes. These have been made by the priest and his family. Once ready they are lightly tied to a length of string that goes from side-to-side of the church, making up 6 …

Tuesday, 23rd April. At the Holy Monastery of Iperagathou, Koiliomeno. The Municipality of Zakynthos, in cooperation with the Embassy of Great Britain in Greece, the consul of Zakynthos Matthew Delap and the Holy Metropolis of Zakynthos Dionysios, will carry out an anniversary celebration. In particular the UK Ambassador, Kate Smith, …

I know that many of you are following closely political developments back in the UK and are aware that last week the UK and the EU agreed an extension of the Article 50 deadline until 31 October 2019. This is a flexible extension, so if a deal on EU Exit …

Mens soccer may have finished, having completed all their games for the season 2018-19, but womens soccer still has a game or two to go. Sunday, 21st April, at the municipal stadium. Kick-off at 12.00. The 13th match, next-to-last, of the 4th group of the 3rd national division, against  Pangytheatiko. …

For the second year, Joy Cruises with the vessel ‘Azimut’, will be connecting the Ionian islands, from Corfu to Zakynthos, with sailings scheduled to begin Monday, 22nd April and end on 30th September. (the company is awaiting the approval from the Ministry). The ship has a length of 30 metres, …

Greece has come first place – even if it isn’t to be celebrated. Excessively confident about themselves, incapable of accepting criticism, aggressive … the famous phrase “Hell is the other” from Jean-Paul Sartres’ “Cloaked Doors” accurately describes the state of European roads, where excessive self-confidence and self-esteem are the dominant characteristics …

SATURDAY, 20th APRIL  Anatomy of a dive At Athlokinisi, Gaitani. From 16.00 to 18.00. This second seminar will be divided into two parts: the first part involves shretching the muscles involved in dynamic apnea with emphasis on breathing. The second part comprises practicing dynamic apnea and breathing techniques before and …

An increase in the price of souvlaki is inevitable. And China is the reason. The biggest increase is expected to be in souvlaki ‘yiro/giro as, during the grilling, meat looses a lot of weight. The only thing for sure is that there will be no price lower than €2.40 or …

The Greek mum has gotten a name for herself, for being over protective, from her own children. Before a Greek adult, single so still living ‘at home’, goes out Mum will ask / tell: – ‘have you eaten?’ – ‘take your jacket/cardigan with you’, – ‘i’ll die and wont see …