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You may recall a few days ago,  a video showing footage from a CCTV camera of a pedestrian being hit on a crossing, in Argassi. People were even more shocked when the driver seemed to make no attempt in apologising for his actions. As the video made its way around …

In light of the problems Zakynthos has been facing, since the tourist season started, mainly concerning environmental marine pollution, the FB group  “Clear water” is calling for its members to join in on an organised protest.. In a message by the group’s administration stated:- YOUR TIME IS UP ALL OF …

In a press release by the Marine Park of Zakynthos, it was noted that Zakynthos has led the way for the hatching season to start. Hatchlings from the vulnerable species the Loggerhead sea turtle, known as Caretta Caretta,  have made their first step towards our waters and the marine park …

In a press release from the Marine Park of Zakynthos, parts of Geraks Beach have become prohibited due to natural forming landslides. The press release states as to why these prohibitions have occured and ask that residents and visitors to the beach respect them. NATURAL CLAY FORMATIONS AT THE NESTING …

In his letter, Airport chief, Spyros Kladis urges local authorities to take the necessary actions to address the severe problem observed at the airport, due to emanation! Specifically, in the document sent to the DEYAZ President, the Municipality, the Health Directorate of the Ionian regional Office,  in Zakynthos and the …

A horse and carriage took flight down the main port road in Zakynthos Town a while ago. According to sources the driver of the carriage did not have time to react when the horse bolted after being frightened by fireworks in the area. As the horse bolted pulling its carriage …

Sadly,  in Argasi, and more specific the area of Saint Spyridon, a lufe was claimed. According to sources, early hours in the morning a young man in his twenties lost control of his motorbike and plunged into a parked car. The young  man had only just started his bike up …

Luxury yachts have filled the Zakynthos harbour recently, and an impressive yacht known as the “cloudbreak” was no exception. The owner of the boat is a Russian businessman, Mr Alexander Svetakov, who is one of the biggest property owners in the Moscow region and has most of his land in …

A total blackout in most areas around Zakynthos. Early hours in the morning the social media lit up with questions as to “what is happening? No power!”  It seems areas without power will be so until 6.30a.m and that it we will also have the same happen tomorrow around the …

Reports going around on social media that a possibility of a floating playground area in the vicinity of Tragaki, and more specifically Donkey beach, caused alarm amongst our members. However, the upset was not just on Social Media according to local newspaper reports, it seems that the locals are too …