Zakynthos

A British tourist who went missing on Saturday night after attending a party with friends in the Greek island of Zakynthos was found dead by holiday makers on Monday evening. According to local police, the body of the 28-year-old man washed...

Following the finalization of the third Greek bailout, privatizations and operation takeovers of Greek pubic assets are expected to recommence. Greek newspaper "Kathimerini" reported that German Fraport AG and Slentel Ltd will soon complete the takeover of the operation of 14 Greek airports. The...

August 15 in Greece celebrates the Virgin Mary and is accompanied by festivities and traditional rituals across the country. This, along with the fact that the day has been declared a holiday, have made it one of the most popular travel...

by Cliff Blaylock The Ionian Islands are a well-known group on water-bounded landmasses located along the western coast of Greece. Easy to reach and full of all the attributes holidaymakers crave, they rank highly alongside other Greek holiday destinations; such...

The top three spots on the list of the 30 most popular islands in the Mediterranean are occupied by the Greek islands of Ios, Hydra and Folegandros. The list was published after a survey on the search history and hotel...

The famous shipwreck that has become a landmark of the popular beach of Navagio on the Greek island of Zakynthos is about to receive a facelift, if the municipal authority's proposals go through. The island's mayor, Pavlos Kolokotsas, is considering to implement...

"There is a reason why Greeks are known for their confidence, they come from arguably the most beautiful place in the world," noted an article published in American website TheRichest.com which paid tribute to the "10 Most Beautiful Beaches in...

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Ionian island of Zakynthos, Greece, on Friday morning. The Geodynamic Institute said the quake's epicenter was 60 kilometers southwest of the island. The tremor came at 8:16 am. No injuries or damage was reported. Earthquakes have historically...

The third Greek casualty in the Norman Atlantic fire was confirmed today by the Embassy of Greece in Rome. The victim was 59-year-old Nickolaos Paraschis. The list of Greeks who died in the ship's fire has grown by one, while...

Port authorities are investigating the case of a cargo ship that was found abandoned on the steep west coast of Zakynthos, Greece, on Monday, December 1. The 57-meter ship, named “AMARANTHUS” originated from Palau Islands. Port authority officers patrolling the...