We cannot count the days since we came to the island of Paros forty-five years ago in 1977 after three months of island-hopping, searching for an island where we could settle down and make a home. On a blustery November day we disembarked, weary and dishevelled, from the old Paros Express ferry with our two […]
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Εκδήλωση για τα Αρχαία Λατομεία
Οι προσπάθειες για την προστασία και ανάδειξη των Αρχαίων Λατομείων μαρμάρου συνεχίζονται. Την Τρίτη 12/7/2022 στις 8:00 μμ, στο προαύλιο του πρώην Δημοτικού σχολείου στο Μαράθι, θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να ενημερωθείτε για τις δράσεις που έχουν δρομολογηθεί και να ανταλλάξετε απόψεις για τη στρατηγική για να εξελιχθεί ο αρχαιολογικός χώρος σε ένα αρχαιολογικό-πολιτιστικό πάρκο.
Ancient Quarries Event
The efforts to protect and promote the Ancient Marble Quarries continues. On Tuesday 12/7/2022 at 20:00, in the courtyard of the former Primary School in Marathi, you will have the opportunity to hear about the actions that have been launched and to exchange views on the strategy to create an archaeological and cultural park and achieve the recognition of the unique monument of the ancient quarries as a World Heritage site.
The stone arched bridges of Paros
Let’s travel to the countryside of Paros, to walk on old forgotten paths, to discover the old stone bridges, to relive with our imagination the not-so-distant times when these roads were full of life
The Fluxus Museum, Paros
Fluxus was the first group of artists in history to put public participation at the heart of their activity. It was also the first art group to be truly international and diverse. Fluxus changed contemporary art by putting participation ahead of self-expression.
Where are we now?
As we approach the summer period, which is rich in events and activities, it seems useful to look back at the last two years to recall the content and meaning of our activity as a citizen association.
Letter to the Minister of Climate Change for the impact of investments
The Friends of Paros sent a letter to the Minister of Climate Change, Mr. Christos Stylianidis, regarding the environmental impact of (public and private) investments in Paros.
A new page in the creation of the archaeological-cultural park of the ancient quarries
The efforts to save and promote the ancient marble quarries in Marathi recently took a decisive turn with the establishment of a non-profit company: “Park of Ancient Marble Quarries of Paros”.
Cycladic Culture & Gastronomy Book
Launching of the book “Cycladic Culture and Gastronomy” from the Friends of Paros and Antiparos collection.
Date: 21 July, at 20:00
Venue: Art Space – Studio 265
Κυκλαδικός Πολιτισμός & Γαστρονομία
Παρουσίαση του βιβλίου “Κυκλαδικός Πολιτισμός και Γαστρονομία” από τη συλλογή των Φίλων της Πάρου και της Αντιπάρου.
Ημερομηνία: 21 Ιουλίου, στις 20:00
Χώρος διεξαγωγής: Art space – Studio 265
Φρένο ΣτΕ στη δόμηση στα νησιά;
Τη φέρουσα ικανότητα του νησιού προκρίνει ως βασικό παράγοντα για τις αποφάσεις αναφορικά με την επέκταση της οικιστικής κάλυψης το ΣτΕ, σε μια ιδιαίτερα σημαντική απόφαση, με την οποία ακυρώνει τις επεκτάσεις οικισμών που προέβλεπε το γενικό πολεοδομικό σχέδιο της Πάρου. Παρά την υπερβολική, για το μέγεθος του νησιού, οικιστική και τουριστική ανάπτυξή του, το […]
Octopus and tangerine with black-eyed peas (mavromatika)
The octopus is a mainstay of the island’s cuisine.
I would rather die than stay in Syria
Christmas Eve on the island of Paros: a refugee boat capsizes off the coast. 16 people drown. Villagers help at once, but soon discontent emerges. A report. This article from Alexandra Senfft was first published in Βerliner Ζeitung am Wochenende on 1/1/2022. Ελληνικά – French December 24 is a mild day on the Greek Cycladic […]
One year is over, and another is coming; the challenges are the same.
The year 2021 has ended, again marked by the pandemic. The Friends have maintained a good level of activity, fuelling the public debate on all issues of importance,
Wind turbines in Paros: The latest worrying developments
For many years, there has been a great concern in Paros that the installation of giant wind turbines on several locations in Paros will be realised one day causing irreversible damage
The FoPA address a letter to the Ministers of Development, Tourism and Environment
Τhe Friends of Paros and Antiparos have addressed a letter to the Ministers of Development, Tourism and Environment about the new tourist resort that is projected in Kolympithres.
The extension of Paros airport shows the wrong way
Some supporters of the Airport Extension have expressed in last weeks several arguments in justification of the planned airport extension, which definitely cannot stay unanswered.