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The number of cases of coronavirus has increased by 55, as announced by the Ministry of Health. A total of 2,463 cases have been recorded in our country The representative of the Ministry of Health, infectious disease specialist Sotiris Tsiodras, announced on this afternoon 23rd April, 55 new cases of coronavirus in our …

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 …

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 …

During the coronavirus restrictions a number of groups have come together to entertain. This particular group is no newcommer to Zakynthians. It is the cultural group of Sarakinatho along with a few friends that are also well knon here in Zakynthos. The cultural group is well known for their traditional …

Perhaps those who have lived here for many years can remember the tradition of stealing shope signs on Good Friday. The tradition is in relation to the chaos that took place during Christ’s arrest. The idea was to steal any signs from as many shops, doctor’s, lawyer’s offices anywhere you …

Holy Friday in Greece is one of the most Holiest days of the year, known as Megali Paraskevi. T he Vespers of Good Friday are sung and the Apocalypse of the Crucified takes place.           Zakynthos has its own unique way of celebrating this day. Centuries-old …

In a scheduled teleconference with the Minister of Tourism Mr. Ch. Theocharis, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. M. Konsolas, the ND MPs of the Ionian Islands Mr. S. Gika (N. Corfu), A. Kavvada (N. Lefkada) and P. Kappato (N. Kefallinias), as well as the Regional Governor of the Ionian …