Tag Archives: environmental awareness

Confusion among residents over the last couple of days in regards to our waters and beach areas. Areas in specific were northeast of our island when people noticed what seemed to be sewage floating on the water. Immediately, environmental groups contacted the port police.Residents in the areas were up in …

The environmental bill, and more specifically Article 93, which concerns us directly, was submitted for consultation, even for a short period of time, during which teleconferences were held between Mayors, the Region and Ministries. Initially, the new Board of Directors of the Public Limited Company was expected to be five …

This afternoon zaCLEANthos were at it again. This time their meeting point was at Katastari.                   At the 2nd view point the team got together at the main road in which connects the rest of the Island with some of our most …

The Regional Offices have just released a press statement in regards to upgrading buildings to save energy. These buildings not only include Zakynthos but also others around the Ionian Region. PRESS RELEASE Ionian Islands Region supports energy upgrading of buildings to save energy and improve quality of life   Six …

On many occasions we have seen what the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos can do. Often showing that they can improve areas where local authorities have been inactive for many years. The team’s new initiative is about the open basketball court in Agia Triada, which is in an absolute appalling state, …

The example of volunteering is best illustrated by a number of volunteer groups, this time “Zacleanthos”.  Continuing to go from beach to beach removing as much trash as possible. It is worth noting once again that this volunteer team was created by foreigners who love Zakynthos. This time they were …

  “The olive tree will always be there” or will it? A recent short film that celebrates Greece’s ever lasting connection with olive trees certainly stirs emotion. For me it got my thinking about the devastation from the fires in September, 2019 in Zakynthos. More specifically, the area of Ambelos …

A recent annual report released by ARCHELON in regards to Zakynthos and her National Marine Park is not impressive. Many violations recorded by the Sea Turtle Protection Society are definitely a cause for alarm. The report itself has been submitted to the European Commission, the Standing Committee of Bern Convention …

Member of Parliament of Zakynthos, Mr. Dionysios Aktypis gave his first speech at the meeting of the Special Standing Committee for the Environment. The meeting in which he handed over his proposals took place yesterday.  In a discussion with the committee, programmed talks on environmental problems and the possible “Planning …

The Volunteer Group of Zakynthos are continuing their actions throughout the summer. This time in a continuing effort for change on our Island, they are homing in on our environment. Generally speaking the Volunteer group’s aim is to make our community aware of environmental issues and that change towards caring …