The Mayor of Zakynthos, George Stasinopoulos, announces plans to contract a private company for waste collection, citing insufficient responses to job postings for cleaning personnel. With only 14 out of 93 applications filled for waste collection, he reiterates the need…
In Zakynthos, the Epiphany celebration is marked by a unique ritual where the Cross is not thrown into the sea but is blessed by the local Bishop, remaining on a pole. This traditional practice has its roots in the island’s…
The island of Zakynthos celebrated Theophany, locally known as ‘Fotone’, with traditional rituals. The festivities began with a procession led by a band, clergy, and officials accompanying the Bishop from the Church of Saint Nicholas to the Metropolitan Palace. A…
In Zakynthos, two 14-year-old boys, one of Roma descent and the other of Albanian nationality, were arrested by local police during a pursuit for stealing a motorcycle. The minors were caught riding the stolen vehicle, which they had taken from…
In Zakynthos, locals uphold Ionian customs, particularly through the unique New Year’s carols. These folk songs, traditionally sung on the eve of major religious celebrations like Christmas and New Year, trace their roots to the ancient Greek custom of ‘Eiresione.’…
Stefanos Gikas, Greece’s Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, represented Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at religious events in Zakynthos for the feast of St. Dionysios. During his visit, Gikas announced major investments in island infrastructure, including a €2 million…
The 11th Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo was successfully inaugurated at Zappeion, highlighting Zakynthos as this year’s honored destination. The ceremony, led by Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti, featured the Mayor of Zakynthos, Georgios Stasinopoulos, and other local…
Firefighters successfully rescued a man who had fallen into a well in the Laganas area of Zakynthos. The operation included seven firefighters using two vehicles. Following the rescue, the man was handed over to emergency medical services (EKAB) for transport…
The Director of Primary Education in Zakynthos, Athanasios Katsimpelis, has filed a complaint against the president of the local teachers’ union and the Workers’ Center’s president, accusing them of making direct threats against his life and the safety of educational…
The Zakynthos municipality is stepping in to rescue the famous Shipwreck Beach, with the Greek Finance Ministry ending a complex web of responsibilities among agencies. The government will cover the costs for restoration projects, while the local municipality will manage…
The Greek government has transferred the exclusive management of Navagio Beach, a prominent landmark, to the Municipality of Zakynthos. This move, part of a new economic bill, aims to eliminate confusion among various authorities overseeing the site. Key responsibilities include…
