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An ederly man had all the saints travelling with him today it seems. Whilst driving along the road in Lithakia, for unkonown reasons he lost control of his vehicle. The Police patrol team within the village immediately reached the spot and passerrbyers stopped to give a hand. For more in …

A delegation from the Zakynthos Workers Association visited the Recyclable Materials Sorting Centre, the Waste Management Centre and the Water Board’ biological centre. They talked about the conditions in the area. Especially after the fire that broke out at the site on August 31st. The Association in a statement issued, …

This morning a number of refugees and illegal immigrants we detained at the closed sports center in Panagoula. After having their boat they were travelling in seized by Port Authorities. The 36 refugees including illegal immigrants given health checks. Four of the people detained of Kurdish nationality have now been …

Hunting is a popular pastime in Zakynthos, with the tradition of hunting going back centuries. The Canine Association of Zakynthos, in an effort to preserve the already existing partridge population on our island, continues its activities and has also placed pots of water in other parts of our island as …

  The Thessaloniki International Fair is well on its way, with its doors opening on the 7th of September. It is the”Grand” of all exhibitions in Greece. Organized since 1926, It is the largest exhibition event of the country and the Balkans. Emitting a strong signal of developing new international …

Just after half past four this morning 36 refugees including immigrants arrived at the port of Zakynthos. The people, among them of which were children, were on board a sail boat when the port authorities discovered them just after midnight. The authorities have arrested two traffickers and seized the sailboat. …

A statement by the New Mayor, Mr Nikitas Aretakis 3 hours ago was written in regards to answering a lot of hearsay. Hearsay about a few things that now seems not to be true. The Mayor in his statement made it quite clear there will be change for the better …

A fire broke out a while ago in the area of Lagkadakia (the old village), Zakynthos. According to sources eight Fire Department vehicles with 18 firemen have arrived. An aerial effort to put the fire out has also began. Authorities around the Island joined forces in a quick operation to …

A new invader to Zakynthos seems to have invaded our waters. However, if handled correctly, it makes a great meal at the dinner table. The Pterois Miles known as its scientific genus. Otherwise known as the common Lionfish or devil firefish, is a venomous marine fish. Native to the Indo-Pacific …

A recent visit by Government officials to our Hospital brings hope of more improvements. A press release from our MP’s Office states below:- PRESS RELEASE  Elena Venizelou, a member of the New Democrats Political Party ΝΔ. Along with other members: the MP of Zakynthos, Mr. Dionysios Aktypis. The MP of …