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Aegan Rebreath, along with other volunteer groups are in here in Zakynthos for a two day clean up. The organization was founded with a primary goal to help Greek seas breath again. The team helps through collection, recycling and upcycling of marine litter. Its main object here in Zakynthos is …

Yesterday’s first international book give away and art exhibition was a success. Organised by the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos and held in Solmos square. The event started at 11.00a.m and from the very start there was a lot of interest. The event was aimed at expats however, it seemed there …

Extreme weather conditions to hit Zakynthos later tonight. According to the press release for Dangerous Weather Reports issued on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 by the National Weather Service (NMA), bad weather is forecast for today, Sunday afternoon (24-11-2019) from the west, which during Monday (25-11-2019) will affect almost the entire …

An alarm was sounded days ago at the Hellenic Coast Guard’s Operations Centre. A sailing boat with 45 refugees – migrants southwest of the Strofades Islands – was found. The vessel was found at about 9am and was aboard the MSC Lirica cruise ship which, while heading to Dubrovnik, returned …

The local community of Zakynthos is overwhelmed by the tragic loss of our 77-year-old fellow citizen. The accident occurred on Thursday morning, 21/11/2019, in Lithakia. According to reports, the unfortunate man had left his house early in the morning to carry out agricultural work. Around 9am, according to the same …

According to a report in the newspaper “Ta Nea”, the issue of the new IDs will start in 2021 and may even replace the driving license. It will be based on the Estonian model and in fact, there will be a super chip with all the data that is required, …

Many problems have been caused around the Island due to the extreme weather conditions overnight   Power cuts have also been reported in many areas around Zakynthos. Areas including Maries, Koiliomeno, Pantokratoras, Skinari, Volimes, Agio Leonta, Kypseli and Ambelokipi. In the village of Ambelokipi strong winds caused material damage to …

A new front on its way will bring heavy rainfall within the next few hours and a temperature drop to a low of 15 degrees Sporadic storms will hit the Ionian and most of the western and northwester areas. The phenomena will move east and will affect several areas of …

The Volunteer Group of Zakynthos will be holding an event in Solomos Square this Saturday. The group have collected a number of international books and are giving them away for free. At the event artist Michael James Elves will also be holding a display of his works. The event will …

In a recent statement, local Member of Parliament, Mr Dionysios Aktypis wanted to inform residents of Zakynthos that they have been misinformed. In regards to the arrival of possible refugees or immigrants to Zakynthos has been reported in local newspapers. Reports stating that about 390 refugees or immigrants were to …