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Zakynthos with a standing ovation on Sunday night, 1/8/21 honoured the composer Timotheos Arvanitakis’ presentation, on the Hill of Strani. Perhaps one of the most important and robust works of his career, the “Free Besieged”, in which is based on the national poet Dionysios Solomos writings. Mr Arvantitakis work was …

The committee “Zakynthos Greece 2021” of the Municipality of Zakynthos in the framework of its actions to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Greek Revolution has organized an event on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 entitled “Painting ’21” at the Galaxy Hotel in Laganas, where granted by the …

Dionysios Solomos is considered as our national poet who wrote the Hymn to Freedom. However, there are a number of other reasons that justify this title. He is the first who consciously manages to create in a successful way, a pan-Hellenic language module understood by everyone. His contemporaries and literary …

The General Hospital of Zakynthos announced a short time ago three new cases of Covid on the island. A 50 year old Zakynthian and his two sons 14 and 16 years old. They are close contacts with a previously known case. All three have mild symptoms and have started their …

Poetry and Music, what better way to wish Zakynthians world wide a happy New Year. Zakynthos Informer heard the song and watched the video and wanted to pass on the wishes to all worldwide! We got in touch with the artist John Pantakis and asked him about the song. Although, …

Welcome to Day Twelve of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels Book Description Athos and I stood together on deck and looked across the water at the bright city. From this distance no one would guess the turmoil that had …

Welcome to Day Eleven of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Margaritas Olive Press by Rodney Sheilds Book Description An enchanting true story of one man’s 20 year odyssey on the beautiful Greek island of Zakynthos. Dennis Potter was the first to enjoy early tales …

Welcome to Day Ten of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is It’s all Greek at Sea by Debbie Ward Book Description After the year from hell, Sally and Mike decide that what they really need is a holiday, so they book themselves on a cruise …

Welcome to Day Nine of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s book is Miracle at Zakynthos by Deno Seder Book Description Nearly ninety percent of Greek Jews perished during the Holocaust. Most were killed at Auschwitz/Birkenau. But on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, the entire Greek Jewish …

Welcome to Day Eight of the Twelve books of Christmas with Zakynthos Informer! Today’s books are Among the Olive Groves and An Ionian Dream Wedding by Chrissie Parker Among the Olive Groves Book Description Elena Petrakis adores living on the Greek island of Zakynthos. When World War Two looms her …