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The “Giostra Di Zante” Association will soon be reviving their annual three day event. An event that takes us back in time to the 18th century is held on the long weekend of the Holy Spirit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). It is a cultural event attended by delegations from all …

The celebration of Easter has already begun on our island. Visitors not only from all over Greece but internationally as well have made their way to Zakynthos to enjoy a unique experience. The highlight of the week being the Epitaph, which is celebrated on Holy Friday. Many villages are also …

MISSING ALERT PRESS RELEASE     Athens, April 10, 2023 DISAPPEARANCE OF GEORGIA FOURNOGERAKI, 19 YEARS OLD, #MISSING ALERT   On 07/04/2023, Georgia Fournogeraki, 19, disappeared from the area of Zakynthos. “Smile of the Child” was informed of the disappearance of Georgia Fournogeraki on 10/04/2023 and immediately proceeded to publish …

It seems that the Governrnt is determined to have the “Shipwreck” closed to all this year, without even considering the measures that were taken last year to allow visitors the chance to experience the ship up close and swim within the bay area. It was only three weeks ago that …

Just a stone’s throw away from the town’s centre is the small village church of Saint Nicholoas in Ambelokipi.  The Saint Nicholaos Parish, every year has its own unique service during the Holy week. The Highlight of the week is of course Holy Friday where the well known “moiroloi tis …

Lekka:- It was wrong to say that the “Navagio” would be prohibited!   During an official meeting with the Regional Offices Mr Lekka explained his reasons for continual efforts to keep the “shipwreck area” safe for vistors.   Katerina Mothonaiou’s question about the green zone.   “It was wrongly said …

On Friday the 3rd of March, 2023, the first Hairetismous as we say in Zakynthos, began. Known as the A’ Hairetismous, which is the first part of an akathist, (in Greek, akathistos meaning not sitting). It is a hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or one of the persons …

  March has arrived and it not only brings Spring, and the clocks changing, but it also brings the first UK tourist flight to the island. Yes, in just three and half weeks, the new summer tourism season will begin and once again tourists will start flocking to their favourite …

  Greek tourism is booming already this year and it’s only March. An increase in visitors to a variety of Greek islands has seen Greece getting a head start on tourism in 2023. The news from a Business Trends study by the National Bank of Greece is positive, and they …

  Residents of Alykanas had a rude awakening this morning when burglars targeted an ATM at 4.55 am, attempting to blow it up. Their attack on the ATM caused damage to the machine, which is located in front of the local supermarket, on the main road heading towards Alykes. Despite …