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Today the Greek government announced that travel restrictions for tourists to Greece in 2022 would be changed. The changes will come into effect from the 1st of May 2022 and end on the 31st of August 2022. During these dates, tourists to Greece will not have to provide proof of …

Greece is loved the world over. From stunning beaches to historic, scenic locations, it’s a country that has everything. Many of our readers will agree however, it’s the food that makes Greece truly special. From festival dishes to Mediterranean recipes, Greek food is incredibly special wherever you are in the …

  Murals have become popular pieces of art, that appear all over Greece. These bright, colourful expressive works show a multitude of things from love through to political statements. Recently a new mural, part of an art display, has been painted in Patras dedicated to the heroes of Zakynthos from …

Before the ship of M.V. Panagiotis ran aground on the beach in 1980, Navagio was a simple cove, battered by wind and rain in the winter, with calm blue seas in the summer. The beach was called Agios Georgios after the monastery St George Krimnon, located on the cliffs above. …

Pan-Hellenic strike with main demands being the increase of the minimum wage, the abolition of the solidarity contribution, tax-free level of 12,000 euros, the restoration of the 13th – 14th salary payment, the increase and extension of the allowance for dangerous and unhealthy work, have all been announced by GSEE …

The government is seeking a return to normalcy as it slowly proceeds to relax the measures concerning the pandemic in our country. Starting today, entering Greece does not require a PLF form. As stated on Official Government sites, the PLF will not be compulsory but they have advised passengers a …

A few moments ago the heavens opened up and a hail storm covered parts of Zakynthos, causing havoc not only to people walking around but to drivers. Unusual  weather at this time of year, has made for cause of conversation, Zakynthians are finding themsleves having to keep their winter woollies …

Many people are asking us about the vaccination and test status for tourists travelling to Greece in 2022. At the time of writing this in the first week of March 2022, the current guidance is as follows: All visitors to Greece need to be fully vaccinated. If you are not …

The Saints of Education.   Since its Ottoman occupation, Greece has marked this date as the Day of Education and Enlightenment, the feast of all those who teach and those who are taught, widely celebrated in universities. Russia’s churches and theological schools observe the feast with a traditional and unusual …

Zakynthos returned to a three-digit number of coronavirus cases as EODY recorded 103 new cases, with our island going up again. From there and across the country we had 17,409 cases, 98 deaths and 653 intubations. The EODY update: “The new laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease recorded in the last …