On the 10th August, the «Friends of Paros» ceremony took place for the 14th time. More than 210 people attended. This year, the Natural Parc of Paros and the non-for-profit Psychiatric Society Epapsi were both distinguished in the presence of Mr. Koveos, Mayor of Paros, of the Prefect Mr. Bizas , of the Eurodeputy Mr Glezos, of I. Kontos, Chairman of the Cultural association of Lefkes (Yria), of Mrs. E. Papazoï, Chairwoman of the Natural Parc of Paros and Mr Hontros, Chairman of Epapsi.
In his foreword, Mr Y. Vlandas, Chairman of the «Friends of Paros» organisation reminded the organisation’s previous activities and the ones to come. He also underlined the aims of «Friends of Paros» organisation in favour of a sustainable development that respects the island’s cycladic character, while advocating for an approach based on dialogue, cooperation and solidarity far more relevant today during the time of crisis that the country undergoing. Beyond the suffering that the crisis induces by it, it seems offer new possibilities for positive solutions. The watchword for that evening – We stand together – expressed this particular
hope.
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