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Chaos has been caused among seismologists after the 5.2 Richter earthquake in Preveza on Tuesday morning.   Seismic activity in western Greece revealed a backdrop behind predictions and it seems a war between seismologists.   Akis Tselentis sent his predictions (from the BAN group) to the committee responsible under Mr …

  Many holidaymakers and visitors to Zakynthos will, at some point, come across stray cats and dogs or an animal that needs welfare assistance. Greece in general is a nation of animal lovers and whilst there are negative stories that are sometimes reported about animals – as it is all …

Situated on the east coast of Zakynthos is the resort of Alykes, named after the Greek name for “Salt flats”. Nowadays it’s one of the most popular resorts on the island pulling in visitors from around the world. Close to the resort are the Alykes Salt Flats, a beautiful place …

RED ALERT.. Seasonal influenza: 18 deaths from complications and 117 serious cases to date. According to the World Health Organisation Greece is at a high risk factor at the moment. As the outbreak of seasonal flu peaks, more and more serious cases are reported, with complications that need hospital treatment. …

Attention needed when it comes to 20 and 50 euro banknotes as not only the 5 euro and 10euro note are being counterfeited it seems the bigger note bills are too, and are in circulation on the market. Approximately 262,000 forged euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation within the second …

Greece is getting ready for a no-deal Brexit, focusing on measures that will allow Britons to continue to visit and live in the country as they currently do. With visitors from the U.K. being the second biggest source of tourism income, the country’s most important industry, the stakes couldn’t be …

There have been many reports recently about strong smells of tar/oil in the Keri area of Zakynthos. These reports state that the smells occurred around the time of some recent earthquakes. Experts are saying that the smells are emanating from local pitch (tar) wells/ tar springs, situated in the Keri …

In 2018 there were 107 tornadoes recorded in our country, namely whirlwinds and hydrophones,  3 of which caused significant damage in Halkidiki and Crete. The majority of tornadoes (99) were hydrophones, which were created and remained above sea areas without creating problems. The number of tornadoes, in 2018 in Greece, ranged in …

One of Albania’s most wanted drug dealers was surrendered to police Tuesday morning after a three year manhunt, Interior Minister Santer Liesay announced today. Klemet Balili escaped in May 2016, largely thanks to his support network and his alleged political interconnections. In February 2017, Tirana’s pressure from their Western allies …

Whilst Brexit negotiations continue to take place, a number of plans have been put into place for things that affect anyone travelling abroad. This post covers Driving, EHIC, Passports and Visas. DRIVING Guidance has been added to the UK Governments website about documents you will need to use if you …