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,
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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.
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
Ancient marble quarries: Thank you for your financial support
The Friends of Paros and Antiparos are launching an appeal to the inhabitants of and visitors to Paros to support the creation of an archaeological and cultural park in Marathi.
Petition: Save our island’s identity from irreversible overbuilding
The Paros Citizens’ Movement and six Parian associations, including the Friends of Paros & Antiparos, have launched a crucial petition to combat the destructive surge of construction on our island.
Concerns about the continuous blastings in the quarries of Marathi
The FoPA are drawing attention to the critical issue affecting the residents of Marathi and the impact of blastings on the ancient quarries.
Book presentation / Παρουσίαση Βιβλίου / Présentation de livre
Save the date! The third book from the Friends of Paros & Antiparos collection will be presented at the Anagenisi bookstore on July 21, 2024, at 18:30. A buffet, beverages, […]
Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park Non-profit Organisation
The non-profit organization “Paros Ancient Marble Quarries Park” aims to promote and support the protection of the ancient marble quarries in Marathi and the creation of an archaeological and cultural park.
The recent excavations at Despotiko yielded new findings
Last year’s excavation period, which lasted from 22 May to 14 July 2023, significantly enriched the existing data