Turning back time, not too far back but taking you all back to 2014, five years ago to be exact, when the popular book “Among the Olive Groves”, written by Chrissie Parker was published. Something that some of the Zakynthos Informer Members can be proud of is that they too, …
Read More »Descendants of the Sun comes to Netflix!
In 2015 a Korean film crew visited Zakynthos to film scenes for what is now a popular TV asian drama called Descendants of the Sun. The series centres around the characters main Captain Shi-Jin and Dr Mo-Yeon who meet in a hospital and fall in love, but he is sent …
Read More »Research aimed in improving environment for Caretta Caretta
BLUECOAST involves the cooperation of Greece and Albania to implement actions for the conservation of some of the most important habitats of the loggerhead sea turtle Caretta Caretta in the Mediterranean, Zakynthos Island and the Himara Municipality in Albania. The Caretta Caretta is a common marine migratory endangered species in …
Read More »Save our Sea, Zakynthos
Greenpeace and the Rainbow Warrior has made its way around the Ionian Sea, hosting open discussions about the serious problems of climate change and the effects of Hydrocarbon mining, in which our Governments have given the go ahead for exploitation. Rainbow Warrior is undoubtedly one of the most environmental icons …
Read More »Summer anyone?
Today Friday the 21st of June….the longest day of the year…. why??? Solstice’ (Latin: ‘solstitium’) means ‘sun-stopping’. The point on the horizon where the sun appears to rise and set, stops and reverses direction after this day. On the solstice, the sun does not rise precisely in the east, but …
Read More »Driving around Zakynthos
When thinking about driving around Zakynthos, the first thing that comes to mind is whether one should hire a car, motorbike or a quad. So, here are a few pointers that might help you decide. Overlooking Zakynthos town from Bochali. There are many rental companies offering the best for any …
Read More »Pirating in Zakynthos an illegal trade.
As the crisis has hit Greece and even more the tourist trade with the government adding more tax to an already heavy tax load, a lot of businesses have been affected even forced to close. Unfortunately, it opens up an area for illegal trade, thus causing even more problems to …
Read More »Elections…. undecided in Zakynthos
Elections are just around the corner, and quite honestly, I for one have got no idea as to who I am going to vote for. Obviously, the biggest issue here is the rubbish and goodness knows we’ve had our fair share of disappointments when it comes to actions. The environment …
Read More »Greek Accommodation Tax
In January 2018 an Accommodation Tax came into effect, to be paid by all holidaymakers/tourists visiting Greece. The tax is payable by all guests upon arrival at check-in, (or to the renter) either by cash or card (please ensure that you also ask for a receipt). This tax is payable …
Read More »21st May, for Zakynthos a double celebratation.
Tuesday, 21st of May. A special day for us Zakynthians not only are we celebrating the religious event of St. Helen and St. Konstantinos but it is also the official day for Zakynthians to celebrate their independence. In October 1798, the Turkish fleet occupied Zakynthos. On March 21st, 1800, a …
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