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Zakynthos in shock with the death of a young woman.   The news of a couple being attacked by unknown assailants has shocked the Zakynthian community. A couple riding a motorcycle in the location of Agios Sostis in the area of Lithakia, was a attacked in what seems to be …

A rare sight caught on video today by Tasos Varvarigos. A shark swimming without a care in the world off the caost of Zakynthos. In particular in the deep sea where most fisherman love to fish. According to the competent bodies in Greece, there are 17 species of sharks. Among …

A resident of Zakynthos whose name has been released has been shot dead. Christina Kloutsinioti was shot dead by unknown assailants in Lithakia, specifically in the area of Agios Sostis (Skloumbou). Her husband is seriously injured and is being treated at the hospital. According to the first information, the perpetrators …

Covid- 19 may have bought about a unique crisis to air travel.  However, the airports of Greece are ready and completely updated to welcome, with safety, travelers when it is allowed. The upgrades of Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Corfu’s airports by FRAPORT have almost finished with the results bearing no resemblance …

The teachers went on a 24-hour strike today, Tuesday, June 9, reacting to the draft law of the Ministry of Education, which is expected to be voted on Wednesday in Parliament. Schools were open today but it was the preference of each teacher whether they would strike or not. Upgrading. …

The photos of the impressive villa in zakynthos which costs only 7.7 mill euros are enclosed on the link provided. The sign says “For Sale” :- An impressive villa near the small village of Agios Nicholas Zakynthos, according to the sales department at the office of Sotheby’s international realty. We …

Last Friday night was a nightmare for the mountain villages of Maries and Exo Chora. Residents were anxious for many hours as the fire grew stronger, which unfortunately burnt hundreds of acres of forest land and crops. Over 400 stremata in fact which converts to just under 99 acres of …

As covid-19 has kept our visitors away, our inhabitants are making use of our beaches. This time a Balkan whip snake. Certainly an unusual sight and definitely even more rare capturing one swim on video. These snakes are usually located in our fields but this particular one obviously wanted to …

Quarantine Information: Today through June 14: All international passengers must take a COVID-19 test upon arrival. All are required to stay overnight at a designated hotel provided by the Greek authorities.  You are escorted off the plane and asked to fill out a tracing form.  You are then taken into …

Zakynthos now meets all the conditions to join the Low Risk Areas. Our island has an adequate health system. An ICU, a negative pressure chamber, beds for the coronavirus, located just 2 hours from the hospital of Rio. In addition, a very important donation of a molecular analysis machine for …