Greece
Greece
Coronavirus: Greece Closes Schools, Theaters, Cinemas in Achaea, Zante and Elis
Greek authorities announced on Wednesday evening that emergency preventative measures will be taken in three counties in the West of the country amid Covid19 coronavirus fears.
More specifically, the regional units of Achaea, Zakynthos (Zante) and Elis (Ilia) will be...
Greece
Local Businessmen Demand Full Reopening of Zante's Iconic Navagio Beach
Local businessmen from the Ionian island of Zante (Zakynthos) are demanding the full reopening of the iconic Navagio Beach, which has remained closed since last year over safety concerns.
Pavlos Kolokotsas, the mayor of the island, is under increasing pressure from...
Greece
New Safety Measures Announced for Zante's Iconic Navagio Beach
A plan to manage visitor safety will be put into place for Greece's iconic Navagio Beach on the island of Zante in response to last summer's landslide which occurred on the beach. Efthimios Lekkas, the president Greece's Geology and Geo-environmental Department,...
Greece
Metropolitan Bishop of Zante Chrysostomos Resigns
It is a matter of responsibility and not retreat, noted Μetropolitan Bishop of Zante Chrysostomos. According to his statement , no one should remain their whole lifelong in a position such as his.
After serving the Metropoly for 35 years, the 75-years-old...
Greece
Boat of Illegal Immigrants Spotted In Zante
The Port of Police spotted on a small boat on Wednesday afternoon in the Lagana Gulf of Zante.
The boat “SAMBA” had a British flag and carried many illegal immigrants. It was sailing towards the small port of Agios Sostis.
Twenty eight men, nine women...
Greece
Earthquake Hits Ionian Sea Near Zante
At 10:00 a.m. on July 19th, an earthquake was reported to have hit the Ionian Sea. Its epicenter was 104 km. southwest of Zante. According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake measured five on the Richter scale. The...
Greece
Controlled Fires Break Out in Ilias & Zante
A fire broke early this afternoon in Ilias!
After two hours of fighting with the flames, the nine firemen finally attained control of the fire. Four vehicles and two air-crafts were used for this effort.
Another fire broke out a few...
Europe
United States of the Ionian Islands: The History of British Rule in Greece
The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country's history.
Greece
British Author’s Love Letter to Greek Island of Zakynthos
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The Greek island of Zakynthos is yet another idyllic Greek island offering rich history, and cultural treasures, along with beaches galore.
Greece
Greece’s Best Beaches According to Vogue
Some of the country's most iconic beaches and others less known to tourists are listed by the French Vogue as the best beaches in Greece.
Greece
Ten Greek Superfoods You Need In Your Diet
Greek cuisine is full of nutrient-rich superfoods.
Environment
A Greek Beach Among the 5 Most Photographed on Instagram
A recent study of the most "Instagrammed" and picturesque beaches in the world revealed that Greece's Navagio Beach lands in the top five.
Business
Jet2 Lays Out Expansion Plan for Greece
The British travel group Jet2 will massively expand its airline offerings for Greece in 2022, adding 600,000 seats for a total of 1.44 million seats in the coming year.
Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced the planned expansion from Jet2,...
Greece
Greece Imposes New Coronavirus Restrictions on Zakynthos, Chania
Strict emergency measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be imposed on the Greek island of Zakynthos and the city of Chania.
Business
Moody's Report Says Greece Can Weather 2020 Tourism Slump
The well-respected credit rating and investor service Moody's issued a new report on Monday stating that most European countries, including Greece, can weather a prolonged tourism slump.
This comes as very welcome news in a year which has seen precipitous...