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For areas within Zakynthos and Lesvos a special task force from the E.A.D department and Hellenic Police Department will check that the new measures will be applied. It is noted that in consultation with the Ministry of Finance for the affected companies/businesses , it is possible to suspend the employment …

A 76-year-old man was arrested in Macherado for provoking a fire – He was fined € 300 by the Fire Department. According to ΕΡΜHΣ news, the man was arrested yesterday by the Fire Brigade in regards to a fire that broke out in the village of Macherado. The fire burnt …

A new case of covid-19 has been confirmed today. According to the local newspaper ΕΡΜΗΣ. A 46 year old man who had slight symptoms was tested at our local hospital. The test has come back positive and tracking and tracing will commence. Meanwhile in Kefalonia a 35 year old woman has …

A new confirmed case of covid-19 was announced today. According to Zante.Report a 13 year old girl has now been confirmed. Thankfully she seems to be in good health although she has slight symptoms. Along with the other two cases that have been recently confirmed the child is quarantining at home …

A young Zakynthian tested positive with covid. One more fellow citizen has tested positive for Covid 19. Specifically, a young man who was tested after minor symptoms. He is in good health and will be remaining in quarantine at home for 14 days. The Greek health authorities EODY have started …

Positive with covid -2 new cases today. Two Austrian guests have tested positive for covid 19 after random testing at the airport. Yesterday immediately after the results were announced the guests were transferred to the quarantine hotel in Keri, where they will stay for 14 days. In total at present …

UPDATES….. After posting the report by our local newspaper, the representative of the tour company that had clients abroad the boat stated:  “These people were tested at the airport after their arrival which was Saturday morning at 8.15. The cruise started on Monday at 9.00. So the test results didn’t …

Feast Ceremonies of Saint Dionysios. During the three days from 23rd to 26th of August 2020, Zakynthos, with all formality and in accordance to the Hellenic Health Organisation regulations for the prevention of the transmission of Covid-19, celebrates the return of the Holy remains of Saint Dionysios **11.00a.m The announcement that …

Police pretending to be customers in a Laganas club, found violations regarding the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A 15-day closure of the premises and a 10,000-euro fine, for violations of Article 285 of the penal code were imposed on Monday, after checks concerning coronavirus rules and …

In such difficult times, there is always hope. Something unexpected happened within the area of ​​Skoulikados. As the owner of the restaurant Diachronikos and an agent of the football club Ethnikos Skoulikados, Kostas Plessas, recounts couldn’t believe is luck. As he was driving his motorcycle to go home, his wallet, …