An impressive waterspout was formed off the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea after a short but heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning. The waterspout  was formed around 7 o’ clock in the morning and was seen heading from the Adriatic Sea towards the strait between Kefalonia and Zakynthos. The …

The Greek government will deploy police officers with heavy weaponry to the island of Zakynthos (Zante) in order to maintain order and enhance security in the popular tourists’ destination in the Ionian Sea. this was announced by Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis who visited the island on Wednesday to …

With a joint ministerial decision Greece has prohibited again in 2024 the access to famous  Shipwreck of Zakynthos (Navagio), both to the beach from the sea and from land, as well as to the edge of the so-called plateau. The decision was signed by the ministers of Citizen Protection, Maritime …

Police arrested a 27-year-old man in Zakynthos, western Greece, on Wednesday for beating his 19-year-old pregnant partner and forcibly given her drugs to terminate her pregnancy. The young woman was two months pregnant. The unprecedented incident took place on Tuesday evening, when the 27-year-old perpetrator, an Albanian national, went to …

Secretary-General of Civil Protection declared “state of emergency” for the municipality of Zakynthos on Monday, following the oil contamination of the water supply network. The state of emergency has a duration of a month, that is until February 12, 2024, local media reported. Last Thursday, January 12, residents of the …

It could be funny, if it was not particularly serious and probably harmful to the health of the citizens of Zakynthos: along with water faucets bring oil to dozens  of households since Thursday afternoon. Locals are angry and prepare to sue all those responsible for not warning them  in due …

The famous shipwreck Navagio on the island of Zakynthos seems to be at highest risk to completely fall apart after the bad weather last week hit also the bay with the high waves to have added to further destruction of the attraction that charm millions of tourists from around the …

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale rattled the island of Zakynthos earlier on Thursday. Its preliminary magnitude was initially given as 4.4R. Seismologists appear reassuring even though they are concerned about the earthquake impact on the famous sightseeing Navagio – Shipwreck- . According to the Geodynamic Institute of …

Police on the island of Zakynthos has arrested one person and is seeking three more after an incident with physical injuries and a shooting against three foreigners. According to the Security Department on the island in the Ionian Sea, a case has been filed against four (4) Greeks, one of …

The fire on the island of Zakynthos has been largely contained is largely under control on Saturday morning after firefighters battled against the flames throughout the night. Firefighting forces remain in the area to prevent rekindling. Locals speak of “arson”. The fire broke out in an area of low-vegetation and …

Τhe quick and skilled intervention of a waiter managed to save the life of a woman who was choking on her food in a restaurant on the island of Zakynthos. With a Heimlich maneuver, waiter Nikos Solomos managed to relief the woman. The incident happened in a restaurant in Kalamaki, …

A 19-year-old man from Scotland lost his life on the island of Zakynthos in an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) early on Friday. The four-wheeler veered off its intended path and overturned, resulting in a fatal injury to the rider. His fellow-passenger, a British national of the same age, …

A new case of an appalling animal abuse was recorded on the island of Zakynthos: a 75-year-old man was dragging an elderly dog tied with a wire in the back of his car in Gaitani area. The appalling animal abuse was filmed by another motorist who gave it to the …

The torture of a goat being dragged behind a car by a local driver on the island of Zakynthos was recorded by a shocked tourist. The perpetrator was soon identified and was fined with several thousands of euros for animal abuse. The 63-year-old driver had tied the animal on the …

A Danish couple was arrested on the island of Zakynthos on Wednesday after they left an one-year-old infant locked in the car and went shopping. They face charges for exposing a minor into danger. According to preliminary reports by state broadcaster ERT, the couple on vacations on the island in …

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck the island of Zakynthos at 7:53 on Monday morning. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the sea area 78 kilometers west-southwest of Zakynthos Its focal depth was recorded at 8.5 kilometers. No injuries or damages have been reported. Head …

After one joint ministerial decision completely banning access to the famous Shipwreck of Zakynthos, a new one will allow access even though with restrictions. According to newspaper tanea.gr on Wednesday, a new ministerial decision is about to be issued allowing access to the shipwreck area only by sea. Passenger boats …

The famous shipwreck, the Navagio of Zakynthos will be closed fro safety reasons and for a long period of time, following a recent evaluation of landslides and the seismic activity, the head of Greek Earthquake Planning and Protection (OASP) announced on Thursday. Local authorities react to the decision – What …

Residents on the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea and the Achaia prefecture in western Peloponnese were alerted of upcoming dangerous weather phenomena with an emergency warning sms via <112>. The message urged them to minimize travel and take protective measures due to strong rain and gale-force winds. The …

Ferries were forbidden to sail from the ports of Zakynthos and Kefalonia on Thursday morning, January 19, due to strong winds blowing in the southern Ionian Sea. According to Levante Ferries, the ferries from Poros (Kefalonia) to Kyllini departing at 9:00, from Zakynthos to Kyllini departing at 09:45 and from …