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• Ionian, Zakynthos
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.
An earthquake of 3,9 hit this morning
• Ionian, Zakynthos
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.
The celebration of Agios Dionysios
• Ionian, Zakynthos
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.
New hospital ready by summer 2009
• Ionian, Zakynthos
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.
Workshop for people with special needs
• Ionian, Zakynthos
Zakynthos will soon have its own educational workshop for people with special needs. It will be housed in the former primary school of Lithakia village and it will start working from September 2009.
Unit for Ecological Process of Olive Oil
• Ionian, Zakynthos
Every year, the owners of the olive presses of Zakynthos would receive complaints about polluting the environment with the juices from the olives and they would get fines for that. To deal with this problem, they built a factory of ecological elaboration of the olive oil.
The first theatrical scene of the island
• Ionian, Zakynthos
The first theatrical scene of Zakynthos is expected to have been built in Sarakinado village by the end of December.
A new marine will be built
• Ionian, Zakynthos
After 20 years of discusions and plans, the new marine of Zakynthos has been auctioned. If things go well, it is expected to be ready before the next summer.
The sea turtle enters fashion
• Ionian, Zakynthos
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos and the French Fashion House HERMES will cooperate to launch a collection of neckerchieves with the depiction of the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle on them. Part of the incomes will be given for the financing of the Marine Park.
A burnt exhibition in the Museum of Zakynthos
Oct 18, 2008 — Oct 24, 2008 • Ionian, Zakynthos
A special exhibition entitled "This time we mustn't forget - a burnt exhibition" takes place these days in the Museum of Zakynthos. The exhibition is dedicated to forest fires and will last till October 24th.
A burnt exhibition in the Museum of Zakynthos
Oct 18, 2008 — Oct 24, 2008 • Ionian, Zakynthos
A special exhibition entitled "This time we mustn't forget - a burnt exhibition" takes place these days in the Museum of Zakynthos. The exhibition is dedicated to forest fires and will last till October 24th.
Following Caretta Caretta
• Ionian, Zakynthos
The rare species of sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is released into the wild at Gerakas beach on the Ionian island of Zakynthos yesterday.
Turtles in turf war
• Ionian, Zakynthos
Commercialization has reared its ugly head once again at Zakynthos, and this time, bearing the brunt of it are the Caretta Caretta turtles, or Loggerhead turtles
Turtles in turf war
• Ionian, Zakynthos
Commercialization has reared its ugly head once again at Zakynthos, and this time, bearing the brunt of it are the Caretta Caretta turtles, or Loggerhead turtles
Four tremors hit the island
• Ionian, Zakynthos
The Ionian island of Zakynthos shook yesterday, as four earthquakes, measuring up to 5.9 on the Richter scale hit the area.