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In an announcement by our local MP, Mr Dionysios Aktypis today shows that Zakynthos is on the agenda for improvements. Below is the press release. Important issues concerning Zakynthos, which are co-sponsored by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Kostas Karamanlis were discussed with our MP, Dionysios Aktypis. As for our Harbour, …

At exactly, 11am this morning, as part of the exercise “PARMENION 2019”. A pilot activation of all the Civil Defense Alarm sirens sounded throughout the country. In Zakynthos however, the siren of Civil Defense was not heard all over the island as it is operated manually !!! According to information …

 Volunteering in Zakynthos has taken a huge stride! Specifically, this Sunday, October 13th, 2019, provided the weather conditions permit. The Porto Vromi Maries boat Consortium, headed by their president Mr. Dionysios Giatra and in co-operation with The Volunteer Group of Zakynthos will launch a large land-based cleaning operation.       …

The Ionian Islands Regional Police Directorate General announced that tomorrow, Wednesday (02-10-2019) as part of the exercise “PARMENION 2019”, there will be a pilot activation of ALL the Civil Defense Alarm buzzers, such as the following: • At 11:00A.M , an air raid alarm signal, for sixty (60) seconds (intermittent …

The movement “Clean Waters of Zakynthos” have announced their campaign a few moments ago and need your help. Announcement! The team is organizing a major clean-up operation of our rugged coastline … We need the help and involvement of everyone who can! (We have to move immediately before boats are …

Expressing strong reservations and calls for clarification by the Ionian Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa Tsagaropoulou on the issue of the division of refugees and highlights the specifics of the Ionian Islands. “Three principles are certainly non-negotiable: the security of our borders, solidarity with refugee-affected areas, and humanitarian aid to refugees. …

The managament of the Workers Centre Zakynthos (EKZ) are calling for its memebrs to strike on Wednesday 2nd of October.  The rally will take place at 10.00a.m in front of the Reginl Office Buildings. In an attempt that their voices will be heard against a bill that will be introduced …

An announcement by OAED with support measures for workers and businesses affected by the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook. The OAED, as a central business arm in the fight against unemployment, responds rapidly and effectively to developments in the labor market, actively participating in the Government’s effort to immediately strengthen and …

According to a report by local journalist Giorgos Gkogos, 200 immigrants will be hosted to begin with here in Zakynthos. The information the report says has been checked.  A reception centre in Zakynthos there will be set up for migrants (PRO.KE.KA) and research has already begun to find the right …

Friday, 27 September. Tragic scenes with anger and rage over the fatal car accident in Agios Dimitris caused residents to constitute a committee to push for road improvements. The accident took place on Friday, when a 54 year old single mother was walking along the road.  The drive a 31 …