Ancient marble quarries: Thank you for your financial support, we need €25,000 to go ahead.
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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
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.
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.