March 31st – A Public debate on the problems posed by the increasing rate of construction on Paros and the new Local Urban Plan on the horizon. Kyklos Paros, in collaboration with the Friends of Paros and Antiparos, invites you to this discussion on the critical issues shaping the future of our island.
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Preface to “Byzantine Paths and the Monasteries of Paros”
The new book in the FoPA collection has just been released!
It will be presented and for sale from March 23 at 6 pm at Fluxus and then at the Anagenisi bookstore.
Event for the Ancient Quarries
Implementation of projects and new proposals for the Ancient Quarries |
Saturday, 22 March 2025 | at FLUXUS (former Archilochos Hall), Parikia
An important message from the Friends of Paros & Antiparos
Your Support is Important for Protecting Our Islands.
Ποιο μέλλον θέλουμε για την Πάρο; / What future do we want for Paros?
A discussion forum focused on the new Local Urban Plan for Paros
The FoPA wish you a Happy New Year
2025 is crucial for the association. FoPA is dedicated to empowering citizens, preserving Cycladic identity, and promoting sustainable development. Other initiatives include supporting archaeological excavations at Despotiko, advancing the establishment of an archaeological park at the ancient marble quarries of Marathi, and expanding cultural and editorial projects, such as a trilingual book on the Byzantine heritage of Paros.
Tourism and construction in the Cyclades: The islands’ identity under immediate threat
The Cyclades, as a province of our hyper-centralised country, remained forgotten by the central state until the 1970s. This had unpleasant consequences for the inhabitants of the islands,
Friends of Paros and Antiparos: The means to take action
The Friends of Paros & Antiparos can only count on the support of their members and supporters to have the means to act.
Support the future of Paros and Antiparos with the Friends of Paros!
FoPA needs your support to continue its many activities!
Σχετικά με το σχέδιο συγχώνευσης των ΔΕΥΑ
Στην Πάρο διεξάγεται μια συζήτηση σχετικά με το επίπεδο της διαχείρισης των υδάτων: θα πρέπει αυτή να συνεχίσει να γίνεται από τη ΔΕΥΑΠ στην Πάρο ή θα πρέπει να συγκεντρωθεί σε περιφερειακό ή εθνικό επίπεδο;
On the merger plan of the DEYAs
There is a debate in Paros concerning the level of water management: should this continue to be carried out by DEYAP in Paros, or should it be centralised at a regional or national level?
Open letter from civil society organisations of the Cyclades
Open letter in view of the presentation of the study of the special urban plan of Santorini
Resisting overbuilding and overtourism
While some problems can be resolved over time, the damage caused by uncontrolled construction is irreversible.
Νοσοκομείο Άγριας Ζωής Αιγαίου / L’hôpital pour animaux sauvages de la mer Égée /
Help to support this Paros gem / Aider à soutenir ce joyau de Paros / Υποστηρίξτε αυτό το στολίδι της Πάρου
A Greek Feast on Naxos
A Greek Feast on Naxos, by Vanessa Gordon Currently short-listed for the ‘Guild of Food Writers First Book Award 2024’ A small book that celebrates the generous cuisine of the Cyclades. A combination of fiction and non-fiction that is all about Greek food and drink. This is a very personal book from a writer whose […]
Preface to the new book in the collection of FoPA
“Byzantine Paths and the Monasteries of Paros” will be published soon by Anagenis Bookshop, Parikia.
Opera Gala at Despotiko
On September 9, 2024, the Municipalities of Antiparos and Paros, with the support of the Friends of Paros and Antiparos, will be hosting an opera gala at the archaeological site of the Temple of Apollo at Despotiko.
Preserve History: Support the Creation of the Marathi Archaeological Park
Ancient marble quarries: Thank you for your financial support, we need €25,000 to go ahead.
Two FoPA proposals to the new mayor of Paros
Among the series of proposals made by the Friends of Paros and Antiparos to the new mayor and the associations are two that will be implemented shortly.
Paros and Antiparos at a Crossroads
Construction on our two islands is increasing significantly, driven by the prospect of a massive airport expansion. Our islands are also grappling with an even more significant influx of tourists, a consequence of the saturation of accommodation capacity on Santorini and Mykonos