Zakynthos
Greece
Uninsured Labor on the Rise in Greek Islands
Social security fund IKA and Labor Ministry inspectors have recorded many “exceptional” incidents in checks they conducted in 25 tourist areas during the past few weeks.
During checks, inspectors noted incidents where uninsured employees and workers tried to escape by jumping...
Greece
NGO: "Greek Government Puts Turtles, and Zakynthos at Risk"
The recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) to condemn Greece for the operation of a landfill within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, did not come as a surprise, notes the Mediterranean Association...
Environment
EU Court Condemns Greece over Sea Turtles
The European Court condemned Greece for not providing adequate protection to endangered sea turtles of the caretta caretta species.
More specifically, the court focused on a dump found inside the maritime national park of the island of Zakynthos, which has been part...
Greece
Reactions on Alleged Sale of Navagio Beach
The issue of the sale of a large property that surrounds famous “Navagio” beach on the Ionian island of Zakynthos has taken an unexpected turn.
A new letter addressed to the Archbishop of Dodona and former Archbishop of Zakynthos Chrysostomos came to...
Greece
Navagio Beach in Zakynthos Allegedly Sold to the Emir of Qatar
The most famous beach in Zakynthos, Navagio beach, with its clear waters and the historic shipwreck lying on the sand, has attracted thousands of foreign and Greek tourists over the years.
Recently, there were reactions following word about an old...
Crime
Greek Driver Gets Higher Sentence in UK Teen Death
ATHENS, (AP) — A Greek appeals court has increased the sentence imposed on a local taxi driver over the stabbing death of a British teenager holidaying on the resort island of Zakynthos, Greece.
The 23-year-old driver, Stelios Morfis, was convicted...
entertainment
Greek Islands Eager to Satisfy Partiers
Greece’s islands are among the most popular holiday destinations in the world and offer a vast majority of activities to satisfy even the most demanding visitors. The islands’ 24/7 party culture attracts more and more visitors year by year,...
Greece
'Hangover Holiday' Campaign in Zakynthos
The deputy head of the British Embassy, Andrew Staunton arrived today, June 20, at the Greek island of Zakynthos to launch for the 2nd year in a row, the “Hangover Holiday” campaign. Last year, the British Embassy launched the...
Greece
Four Greek Beaches on World's Top 100 List
Greek beaches continue to allure people from all over the world with their immense beauty and crystal clear waters. This is why it's no great surprise that four of them were included on a list of top 100 beaches...
events
Zakynthos to Host 'Dreamwalker' Stunt Show
Anyone who can handle heights and dares to live the adventure will have the opportunity to experience extreme sport in Zakynthos, at an event entitled 'Dreamwalker' that will offer breathtaking scenes, and scenery.
Polish athletes will perform free-fall jumps from high...