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.
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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, and live music will be provided. You are all invited! Σημειώστε την ημερομηνία! Το τρίτο βιβλίο της συλλογής των Φίλων της Πάρου και Αντιπάρου θα […]
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
For the Wetlands & Ecosystems of Paros
Article by our friend Michalis Kyriazanos, President of the Association of Molos Marmara “Agios Nikolaos”
Hidden Wonders of Paros
The latest addition to the Friends of Paros and Antiparos books’ collection.
Dry stone workshop in Ageria, Paros.
Dry stone (Xerolithia), or dry masonry, is building with pure stone, without any other bonding agent, neither earth nor cement of course.
The Southern Cemetery of Paros at the site of “Stavros”
A rescue excavation was conducted by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades at “Stavros”, in Kakapetra, close to the hill of Asclepius and Pythios.
From anachoretism to congregational monasticism
Monasticism is an aspect of Byzantine life for which we have a great deal of evidence.
Invitation to a protest in Vayia on Sunday, 4 February 2024
In the area of Vayia, in Kampos of Paros, construction work has been going on for some time now to build a wall on the coastline, about 2 meters from the waves.
Press Release: the non-negotiable basic principles that guided us in our summer initiatives
After the Ministry of Economy released a communication regarding the anticipated alterations to the laws governing concessions on the beaches, the Friends of Paros & Antiparos, alongside four other associations, have released a press statement outlining our basic principles which are non-negotiable.
Proposals for changes in the legislation
The Friends of Paros & Antiparos co-signs the following document sent on January 6 to the Ministers of Economy and Environment with our proposals for the change of the legislation for the granting of the simple use of the shore and the beach.
Network for Sustainable Cyclades: Founding Declaration
We, the signatories, were in Sifnos, coming from different islands of the Cyclades, where we found that we have common views and common anxieties for the future of the unique in the world Cyclades.
The Network for Sustainable Cyclades
All now feel the threat of serious alteration of the physiognomy of the Cycladic islands.
Δίκτυο για τη Βιωσιμότητα στις Κυκλάδες
All now feel the threat of serious alteration of the physiognomy of the Cycladic islands.
Interview with Tonia Panteleou
Tonia Panteleou, the newly elected General Secretary of the Archilochos Association, offers a fresh perspective on Paros’ current environmental and societal landscape in this insightful dialogue.
The Cyclades are organizing their resistance
We are excited to announce our participation in a new network that connects Cycladic islands facing common challenges. This network aims to share experiences and solutions that benefit all involved communities.
Οι Κυκλάδες οργανώνουν την αντίστασή τους
Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που ανακοινώνουμε τη συμμετοχή μας σε ένα νέο δίκτυο που συνδέει τα νησιά των Κυκλάδων που αντιμετωπίζουν κοινές προκλήσεις. Αυτό το δίκτυο στοχεύει στην ανταλλαγή εμπειριών και λύσεων που ωφελούν όλες τις εμπλεκόμενες κοινότητες.
In Paros, you will see garbage wherever you stand and wherever you are!
The FoPA plan to host a discussion on waste management on our island. George Papanikolaou has written an article to start the discussion.