The president and board members of the cultural and  Internal Association of Planos “To Tsilivi” have organised a festival on the 1st September to honour the tradition Zakynthian sweet known as “Fitoura” or  otherwise known as “Fritoura” “It is imperative and we have a duty, especially in today’s times, to …

Zakynthos celebrates our Patron Saint, Dionysios from the 23rd up to the 26th August. The Program of Ceremonies of the return of the relics of our Patron Saint, Dionysios is as follows:- Wednesday. At 11.00a.m exactly Zakynthos will announce that their Saint is among the people. Loud guns shots, cannons …

Every summer the main piazza of Sulmona, in Italy, transforms into the Medieval-style arena. Galloping horses enter the decorated piazza, and noble knights representing different neighbourhoods and cities challenge each other in a series of jousts. The old tradition of Sulmona was revived in the mid-1990s. It has become an …

As most of us know recycling in Zakynthos has been a major issue. With the slogan “We make recycling clothes a habit!” our Municipality has signed a contract with a company in regards to recycling clothing. As stated by Roula Ntasio, ” we treat recycling issues with deep awareness and …

Due to the latest in regard to fire alerts, Zakynthos informer has had quite a few messages asking “Is it ok to light up a BBQ?”…… Why can’t we have fireworks, it’s not windy”? The law states that it is forbidden to light up fires and BBQs outdoors, but leaves …

Matthew Delapp | Vice Consul to Zakynthos & Kefalonia | British Vice Consulate Zakynthos Representing the UK during the Giostra Di Zante events. It was the first time that a UK representatives took part in the Giostra Di Zante events on Zakynthos Island.       Mrs Louise Morfis, who …

COLCHESTER CITY PIPES AND BAND IN ZAKYNTHOS FOR THE FIRST TIME.       During the three day event of Giostra Di Zante, we had the pleasure of hosting the team from Colchester, England. It was the first time they visited our island and they were not only impressed by …

The “Giostra Di Zante” Association will soon be reviving their annual three day event. An event that takes us back in time to the 18th century is held on the long weekend of the Holy Spirit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). It is a cultural event attended by delegations from all …

The celebration of Easter has already begun on our island. Visitors not only from all over Greece but internationally as well have made their way to Zakynthos to enjoy a unique experience. The highlight of the week being the Epitaph, which is celebrated on Holy Friday. Many villages are also …

MISSING ALERT PRESS RELEASE     Athens, April 10, 2023 DISAPPEARANCE OF GEORGIA FOURNOGERAKI, 19 YEARS OLD, #MISSING ALERT   On 07/04/2023, Georgia Fournogeraki, 19, disappeared from the area of Zakynthos. “Smile of the Child” was informed of the disappearance of Georgia Fournogeraki on 10/04/2023 and immediately proceeded to publish …