A minor earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale shook earlier on Wednesday the island of Zakynthos.

A whirlwind, the fourth in a few weeks, hit the island of Zakynthos on Tuesday morning raising concerns to the residents.

In efforts to promote the island of Zakynthos as a prime tourist destination to the Chinese market, sector professionals and local administration will be participating in the 2016 International Islands Tourism Conference to take place on September 21-23 on Zhujiajian Island in China.