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Category: News
Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:03:52 GMT
A British tourist aged 18 lost his life last night, as he was stabbed in the heart by a local taxi driver in the tourist resort of Laganas!
Category: Interviews
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:05:54 GMT
It was only a few years ago when some people in Zakynthos decided to revive an old custom that had its roots in the Venetian occupation of their island. Since then, Giostra di Zante has taken part in all Carnival festivities of the island and has also represented Zakynthos in similar festivals abroad.
Location: Zakynthos
Category: Events
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:47:10 GMT
In Zakynthos the tradition of Giostra has revived over the last years and it is presented on the last weekend of the Carnival.
Category: Interviews
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:36:24 GMT
The Helmis Museum of Natural History through a large collection depicts the rich natural environment of Zakynthos.
Category: News
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:56:11 GMT
Easy Jet is sending people in Zakynthos next week to examine the possibility to include the island in its route map.
Category: News
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:38:43 GMT
The mayor of Artemisia Municipality on Zakynthos announced the inclusion of the Holy Temple of Agia Mavra among the Byzantine Museums of the island, so that it will be easier to finance its restoration.
Location: Zakynthos
Category: Events
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:14:15 GMT
A lovely Wine Festival will be organized on Saturday, June 25th, by the lake of Keri village, Zakynthos
Location: Zakynthos
Category: Events
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:20:06 GMT
This is the first time that a Jazz Festival will be held this year in Zakynthos and it is an effort of the local authorities to continue the rich music tradition of Zakynthos.
Location: Zakynthos
Category: Events
Fri, 08 May 2009 09:28:42 GMT
The celebration of Saint Nicolas will take place this Sunday, May 10th, on Zakynthos. This celebration is not included in the official calendar of the Orthodox Church as it is a local feast of Zakynthos.
Category: News
Mon, 04 May 2009 09:30:54 GMT
According to the religious authorities of the island, works in the church of Agia Marva in Macherado village will start soon in order to restore the church to its old glory.
Category: News
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:37:45 GMT
The students of Kalamaki Nursery School took an important initiative last Friday, cleaning the beach of Kalamaki from rubbish.
Category: News
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:07:56 GMT
The municipality of Laganas on Zakynthos has decided to clean the beaches of the area, after the problems caused by the intense weather conditions this winter.
Category: News
Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:58:24 GMT
An earthquake of 3,9 in the Richter Scale hit the island of Zakynthos early today morning and its centre was in the sea area south of the island.
Category: News
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:23:06 GMT
Today, December 17th, Zakynthos celebrates its patron saint, Agios Dionysios. Holy Masses will be held in every church all over the island, while the most glorious Mass will take place in the Cathedral of Agios Dionysios in Zakynthos town.
Category: News
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:59:55 GMT
As announced by the local authorities, the new hospital of Zakynthos is expected to be ready by summer 2009. This work is vital for the island, as it will help a lot its residents and visitors.
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