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The future of Zakynthos

bob — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:15:46 +0000

At a meeting of approximately 40 international residents of Zakynthos on Friday 18th November a detailed analysis of the island, covering tourism and agriculture was presented by Deputy Mayor Panagiotis Kolyris. The Deputy Mayor started by reminiscing about his childhood days in Zakynthos during the 70’s, particularly recollecting days spent on Marathonisi Island as [...]

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2012 Road Tax

bob — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:52:30 +0000

The Road Tax (Τέλη Κυκλοφορίας) has been announced for 2012. As per usual notices will be sent out to households and the tax can be paid with these notices at banks and the Post Office. The tax must be paid by 31st December 2011 or a fine will be due equal to the amount [...]

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Friday 28th October Oxi Day

bob — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:49:33 +0000

This day is a public holiday – banks, government offices and some shops will be closed. Local schools and organisations will parade through Zakynthos Town at around 11am. Related Posts No related posts.

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUS STRIKE 27TH OCTOBER

bob — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:22:57 +0000

KTEL will strike on Thursday 27th Oct. Not all routes are affected. Call Zakynthos KTEL on 26950 22255 if you are concerned about your journey. Related Posts No related posts.

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Police swoop to trap Mafia style gang

bob — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:10:46 +0000

The police station in Zakynthos Town was closed for most of today with local law enforcement officers remaining tight lipped about the reasons why. It has now been revealed that the island was the target of a special police operation to crackdown on two gangs operating a mafia style setup. The two leaders of the [...]

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Laganas knife incident suspect in court

bob — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:08:44 +0000

The 21 year old taxi driver charged with stabbing a British tourist will appear again in court today when the presiding judge will decide what action should be taken next. With people around the island appealing for calm it has emerged that the details as first reported may not be as they seem. According to [...]

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Arsonist bailed

bob — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:06:28 +0000

The 41 year old Zakynthian man that was arrested on suspicion of arson has been released on bail of €5,000. He is suspected of starting a fire in the north of the island on Monday. He will have to report daily to the police station and has been forbidden from leaving the country until his [...]

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Man dead in Laganas

bob — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:34:47 +0000

According to news reports, a man has lost his life in Laganas. Information at this time is limited, however it appears that an altercation between two groups of men took place at around 4.30am this morning during which one of them was stabbed. It has been reported that arrests have been made but no further [...]

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Mountain arsonist arrested

bob — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:33:14 +0000

A 41 year old Zakynthian man was arrested on Monday evening in connection with the fire that broke out in the Volimes area of the island earlier that day. A resident of the area where the fire broke out called police to report a man in a car that was acting in a suspicious manner. [...]

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Jazz Festival this weekend

bob — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:30:15 +0000

The annual Zante Jazz Festival is due to take place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The concerts will all be at the Dermatousa Open Air Theatre near to Tragaki. The programme is: 1st Day/Friday July 15th: 9:15pm/Petros Klampanis, Contextual Septet 10:30pm/Human Touch 2nd Day/Saturday July 16th: 9:15pm/Dionysis Boukouvalas, “English Gardens” SPECIAL APPEARANCE: TAPMOTIF dance group, [...]

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