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According to reports Authorities arrested 40 people trying to flee to Italy. Among the people were 8 children. First reports by the civil protection unit was that they have set up an area to accommodate all including the 8 children. Authorities moved the people by bus to the closed court …

A driver driving over the speed limit lost control of his car. The incident happened in Vanato village in an area well known for its difficulties. According to sources the driver was trying to overtake another vehicle and lost control. As you can see in the pictures the car ended …

A series of immediate measures for the safety of visitors to the area known as “Navagio” or “Shipwreck”. The new municipal authority want to take action immediately, so yesterday morning the first meeting convened by Mr Nikitas Aretakis as mayor concerned the next moves to be made in within the …

A clean operation took place over the last few days after the fire that broke out at the recycling plant. It was noticed that staff also helped in the operation. On arson The workers – as well as the majority of the island’s political staff, according to statements so far …

A press release from our local MP, Mr. Dionysios Aktypis talks about resolving the serious problem at our local hospital in regards to the pediatric clinic. PRESS RELEASE A solution to the on-call doctor’s problem at the General Hospital of Zakynthos pediatric clinic was secured following the intervention by our …

Over the summer Zakynthos has certainly had its fair share of beautiful superyachts. Well today is no different. Superyacht Rio Rita has certainly charmed us with her presence.   The super luxurious boat has been moored in our port for a couple of days. It arrived at our shores on …

The Zakynthos Port Authority was informed yesterday afternoon about an overturned boat near “shipwreck” beach “”. Immediately a patrol boat and a LS-ELAKT vehicle rushed to the area, finding that the eight foreigners aboard were overturned in the  boat “NIKOLAS” TZ. 397.  The Port authorities immediately picked up the eight …

The anguish of John Tossell’s partner Gillian has taken its toll. Not only on her but the family as a whole. Months now have gone by and there is still no sign of John,  not a trace. The one thing the family can not come to terms with at the …

From news we received late last night it seems that tourists, as well as some boat owners, are not respecting our treasured Caretta Caretta (turtles). This year a number of turtles have chosen to nest outside of the designated marine park area of Laganas Bay and Vasilikos peninsula. Sadly though …

The newly formed Municipal Council give oath on Saturday evening. The ceremony took place at 8:00 pm in Solomos square, in front of the  Center. The ceremony performed by His Eminence Dionysios II of Zakynthos and the priests of the city, with the Councilors giving either a religious or political …