Press release from the non-profit “Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park”
The AMKE “Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park” held its annual General Assembly on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the courtyard of the former Marathi Primary School.
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Protecting the Cycladic character of Paros requires citizen mobilisation and a strong public commitment
Overbuilding, sustainable development and the importance of the island’s Cycladic identity are now better understood by society. These issues have entered the mainstream political arena, particularly at the electoral level. This is a positive development, but it is still in its infancy.
The Friends need you!
To take action, the Friends need your financial support.
Paros at a Crossroads: Construction, Community, and the New Urban Plan
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.
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 […]
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.