Tag Archives: environment

It is not the first time we have read negative headlines in our national papers when it comes to our environment.  This time the national Greek paper “ekathimerini  has posted about our marine park and the goings on, in regards to the protection of the loggerhead sea turtles within the …

This morning at the port of Zakynthos just 10 volunteers filled an amount of 96 bags, all holding about one hundred litres of rubbish. The representatives of the “Green Activist Group . “Υ λ ή ε σ σ α and the volunteer team ZaCLEANthos during their action today did well …

The Municipality of Zakynthos approved the study for the supply of undergrounding waste and recycling bins, their purchase as well as the supply of 2 garbage trucks 16m3 with a roof crane specifically designed for the underground bins. According to the post in “DIAVGEIA”, the decision concerns the supply and …

Decision –  for the Gulf of Laganas in Zakynthos by the Council of Europe Strict Recommendations for Kyparissia Bay as well In order to protect the most important spawning beaches of sea turtles in Greece, but also throughout the Mediterranean, the 40th Standing Committee of the Bern Convention – Council …

Most of us know that Zakynthos has a severe problem when it comes to our waste. Where our authorities have failed, Volunteer groups have taken the initiative to take charge. On a positive note. It seems that there are more Volunteer Groups being formed throughout Zakynthos over the last few …

The conservative government and the opposition clashed in Parliament yesterday, Tuesday 05/5, over a contentious bill introduced by the Environment Ministry that seeks to modernize the country’s environmental legislation. The government has said that the bill, which went under public consultation for 13 days, is designed to solve chronic environmental …

The bill submitted in Parliament for discussion titled “ Modern Environmental legislation” attempts to make changes among others in the following sections, as written by Niko Hilaka, a foresty and environmental expert. Simplification of Environment Licensing, RES Licensing Procedure Protected Areas Management Areas within Protected Areas Forest Map settings Residential …

The Volunteer Group of Zakynthos continues its message that “Zakynthos is our home and that our home deserves the best.” After seeing Graffiti written on a wall outside the cultural centre in Zakynthos Town, the team decided to do to something about it. As one member wrote on their FB …

As well as beaches and resorts on Zakynthos, there are also some great places to visit on a day out. One of them is Askos Stone Park. The park is just that, a natural environmental park designed to pull together the beautiful scenery of the island, along with historical information …

Zakynthos Informer have been lucky to be able to speak with a UK Author whose inspiration for his new book was from a chance encounter with a turtle. Whilst it wasn’t in Zakynthos, the experience inspired him create a book that highlights the environmental factors of the vulnerable species, and …