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Volunteers helping our front line workers wherever they can, this time the women’s choir of “ΡΟΔΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ.” A call for help. The president of the choir,  Andriana Lykouresi was quick to answer a call for help. The choir, which is also part of the cultural association with speed haste gathered the …

The government spokesman Stelios Petsas announced a one-week extension to the measures to restrict travel. What will happen on the first three days of the celebration up to May Day. The restrictive measures against the spread of coronavirus, which are valid until April 27, are extended for one week, until May 4. This …

Coronavirus just how safe do our expats feel here in Greece? In a recent interview held by local reporter Dionysios Binioris for Ionian Channel some expats on our Island gave their views. Comparing some conditions that their loved ones in the UK have to deal with, most feel that they …

PRESS RELEASE Checks to implement measures to limit the spread of coronavirus The Ionian Islands continued inspections by the Police Directorates of Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada for violations of the measures to avoid and limit the spread of coronavirus. During the period, from Good Friday, April 17 to Easter …

During today’s daily report on coronavirus within Greece, 156 new cases were reported within the last 24 hours. From the new cases 150 were amongst refugees in Kranidi. Nikos Hardalias rushed to the spot, as 150 people from the refugee structure have tested positive for coronavirus. According to Mr. Hardalias, …

The Ionian Islands Region continues to regularly inform citizens by gathering information from Hellenic Health Association, the Greek Police, the Coast Guard, the Fire Service, and the Services of the Regional Units of the Ionian Islands. The daily information program from the Ministry of Health and the General Secretariat for …

April Meteor Shower The Lyrid Meteor Shower is usually active between April 16 and 25 every year. It tends to peak around April 22 or 23. The peak can be seen in Zakynthos The table is updated daily when the Lyrids are active and shows the position of the radiant …

Greece, Tuesday, April 21, Two further deaths have been reported this morning.  The first, a 75-year-old man with an underlying illness passed away in Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital. The second, which has shocked most, especially the front line workers who worked so hard to save him, was a 35-year-old man from …

The count down on removing some of the measures that have been in place is something Government is now talking about. As the statics show that Greece is on a good path in lowering the new cases of  COVID-19, the next step is to restart our communities. This will not …

This week, Jackie Boots from Nefis Travel, appeared on TV in Holland to talk about Zakynthos, how Covid 19 lockdown was affecting the island, and to explain a little more about how life is currently, for islanders.  The television broadcast was with MAX TV, one of the biggest TV channels …