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Paros Park: Ten realities and one message
Paros Park was created in reaction to the development model of the island’s massive tourism and infrastructure expansion era. Despite the many impasses and alternations that these brought on the […]
Mobile Mental Health Units
Mobile Mental Health Units – Pilot initiatives in Paros The Association for Regional Development and Mental Health (E.P.A.PS.Y.) was founded in 1988 and has since been continuously active in order […]
Gastronomic destinations and gastronomy networks
A brief summary of the speech that was given by George Pittas during the conference on sustainable development. Gastronomic tourism has increased significantly to become one of today’s most dynamic […]
Ghost nets
A beach full of rubbish and a seabed covered in waste with no fish is not a very attractive sight for visitors. Marine litter causes chronic economic damage to coastal […]
The Venetian Castle of Paros
The archaeological and historical heritage of Paros The Venetian medieval Castle is entirely built from pieces taken from Paros ancient city’s marble architectural monuments. Archeologist Giannos Kouragios, refers back to […]
The Treasures of Greek Gastronomy
Through the history, the nutritional value or the place of origin of the products, together with stories shared by their producers, the writer, George Pittas, attempts a holistic approach to […]
Stuffed Squid, Traditional Parian Recipe
Ingredients for 4 people: Stuffing 4 large squids 1 cup of rice 2 tbs oil 2 tbs blonde raisins 2 tbs Paros capers 2 spring onions 1 tsp fennel 1 […]
Oceanic Feeling in Parian depths
Oceanic feeling. A term of the sea that describes living underwater: being in absolute harmony with the universe, with another human being, with your inner self. Here, Bettina Davou shares […]
Όσο προχωράς και διαρκείς
του Χρίστου Γεωργούση Η ιστορία σου και η ιστορία μου και ο χείμαρρος του πανδαμάτορα χρόνου που μας αποσαθρώνει σε άμμο. Προσευχές του Αρχίλοχου και λόγια αγάπης σβησμένα στο μάρμαρο […]
Honorary event
The Friends of Paros organized a honorary event for one of the most loved contemporary Greek writers, Mrs. Alki Zei. On the 3rd of July 2014, within the premises of Paroikia’s […]
4th Artistic Journey in Paros
For visiting the Parian artists’ workshops, do not hesitate to contact them about their opening hours.
“Today’s Hopes” – “Les Espoirs Aujourd’hui” – 4 August 2014
The Annual Event of FoP took place on 4.8.2014 in the Christou Square in Marpissa and included a concert (“The Tango Project”) and the awarding of distinction to young Parians […]
Archilochos at the presentation of the Observatory
The introductory address of the representative of the cultural association “Archilochos”, Ramona Ghika and Yorgos Yemeliaris, at the presentation of the Environmental Observatory of Paros on 25 July 2014 in […]
Presentation of the Environmental Observatory of Paros: 25.7.2014
A successful event to explain the aims and working of the Environmental Observatory of Paros and how it can contribute to the protection of the environment and the Cycladic character […]
Alki Zei in Paros
On 3 July 2014 the Friends of Paros co-organised an event with the well known author Alki Zei. Alki Zei in Paros On 3rd July, the well known author Alki […]
Piano recital in support of Paros children
On 22 May 2014 an important solidarity piano concert took place in Brussels, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy, for the benefit of the children of Paros.
Editorial – Bulletin No. 8 (En)
Dear Friends The newly elected municipal authorities will be taking office in the near future. We welcome them and wish them every success. The overall objective of the Friends of […]
How the derelict Agrokipio could evolve into a botanic garden
How the derelict Agrokipio could evolve into a botanic garden The Agrokipio (agricultural garden) of Parikia used to be the pillar of the island’s agricultural economy before the advent of […]
Protest against limiting public access to the seaside
The FoP have posted a letter on the website of the Ministry of Economy protesting strongly against draft legislation that will limit public access to the sections of the seaside […]