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New measures for ferry trips: Greece:- Masks, thermometer readings and single-bed cabins.   Travelling by ship from Monday 18 May. The measures for coastal shipping and maritime tourism, which will take effect from Monday 18th of May,  through till to 15th of  June, were agreed during successive meetings held under …

Suspension of flights: Just how long will the suspension of flights be and which countries have exceptions?   Extension of flights to and from Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Turkey, Albania and Northern Macedonia is being extended. At the same time, the temporary ban on entry into the …

For the sixth time, the world’s largest plane visited our country on Wednesday. This is the Antonov AN-225 Mriya that landed in Athens on Wednesday, May 13. The beastly Ukrainian-made Soviet aircraft was loaded with medical supplies from China. http:// The Mriya is a transport aircraft built by Antonov in …

A document released by the National Health Organisation (EOΔΥ), dated 13/05/2020 gives not only instructions for travellers but gives information as to which country is of high or low cases levels. Greece obviously is among the low cases levels worldwide and therefore has started to lift some restrictions. One of …

The press release from our Regional Offices is positive. The annoiuncement that Zakynthos is still clear of Covid-19. In particular, According to the information from the Hellenic Health Organisation  ΕΟΔΥ  (May 14, 2020), the findings from the epidemiological surveillance of the disease by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) remain a total …

In today’s local newspaper HMERA, a report of what may happen during this summer season was given. Here is the report:- The health protocol and the dilemmas of the season Over 70% drop in turnover 80-90% of the hotels in the council of Alykes will not be opened.   Government …

Dated May, 9th and whilst out at Lagana Bay, Panagiotis Velianitis came across some of our first visitors for the season. The famous loggerhead sea turtle known as Caretta Caretta has returned However, the National Marine Park of Zakynthos noticed that turtles have appeared since last  month. Due to most …

Many people are questioning what’s happening with summer holidays today after UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock was put on the spot on ITV’s ‘This Morning’. Mr Hancock was asked if “Summer was Cancelled”, meaning was it unlikely that foreign summer holidays would take place this year? In response Mr Hancock …

In a press release our local Member of Parliament, Mr Dionysios Aktypis thanked all nursing staff. Not onluy for their contribution recently but on a daily basis. WORLD NURSING DAY   On the occasion of today’s World Nursing Day, I would like, once again to express my gratitude and warmly …

What’s happened to our beach? After many messages stating “What’s happened to our beach?” Zakynthos Informer asked those who care not only about our beach but for the well being of our Island. We spoke to the National Marine Park of Zakynthos to find our exactly what was happening to …