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,
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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.
We experienced the refugees’ tragedy on our island
So we have now experienced in our home the tragedy of refugees that has afflicted the last 6-7 years millions of people who lived in areas with acute problems of violence and violation of human rights.
The Friends of Paros and, since three years, of Antiparos: 20 years later!
It has been 20 years since 11 people gathered at the monastery of Agii Anargiri to decide to found a somewhat original association, The Friends of Paros. These 11 people were either born in Paros or had ties to our island for decades.
Why does the airport extension project lead to the “mykonization” of Paros / Antiparos?
The airport extension project leads to the “mykonization” of Paros and Antiparos, destroying economic value, social and environmental quality and their sustainability.
Yes, but
I have already published an article about the airport on TVX, which was very popular. My position is that I am not opposed to the expansion of the airport runway
The Mansions of Paros and Antiparos (The buildings and their creators)
It is a fact that many important subjects and artworks escape us in our daily lives and unfortunately remain unnoticed, especially when they do not receive the proper publicity.
Despotiko 2021: Excavation & Restoration in Sanctuary of Apollo
The Despotiko excavation and restoration project took place this year, despite the difficult condi – tions due to the pandemic.
Greek Education in Paros
It has been many years since we left the 20th century together with some old habits. One of them, to our knowledge … is mass tourism!
Paros and its infrastructures
This year’s tourist season for Paros has been unique, despite the pandemic and concerns raised. The island has succeeded
Extension of the airport: a more serene view
Le projet pour l’extension de la piste de l’actuel aéroport suscite des interrogations et des discussions, tant parmi les habitants permanents, que les semi-permanents ou même occasionnels de Paros et Antiparos, et ce d’autant plus que ce projet n’a fait l’objet ni d’une information complète, ni d’un débat ouvert et encore moins d’une consultation de la population dans les règles requises pour ce type de projet.
Behind the scenes of the tourism people of Paros
For the past year and a half, we have been experiencing a global health crisis that has particularly affected the tourism sector on which our economy in Paros is entirely dependent.
New airport, promotion of the Cycladic character of the island, sustainable development: let’s continue the debate!
The discussion among the islanders about the new airport continues to deepen. The positions expressed are diverse, even sometimes opposed, as is normal in a society that has reached democratic maturity. Our societies need these kinds of discussions and it is not surprising to observe the multiplication of interventions, including on social networks.
Paros is the hen that generates golden eggs
Much discussion has recently taken place around the expansion and transformation of Paros Airport into an international on. The debate on the internet and the press appears rather polarised, with one side supporting the expansion, citing the “growth” of the island’s economy, and the other
The extension of Paros airport shows the way
The purpose of the project is to offer better passenger facilities, to offer opportunities for attracting new investments in the context of sustainable development and the protection of the particular local environment. Significantly, it will also upgrade the services for the residents of Paros, facilitating their travel to the mainland, for health services and other “central” services.
The travel traffic in Paros is twice bigger than the island’s endurance
An article by Tassos Telloglou published in Kathimerini on 12/9/2021
New Paros’ airport: let’s discuss about it!
The FoPA is in favour of the development of the current airport of Paros and Antiparos. The buildings that welcome visitors are wholly unsuitable and insufficient.
Despotiko 2021
Despite the difficult conditions due to the pandemic, the Despotiko excavation and restoration project took place this year. Its realization would not have been possible without the kind sponsorships of AIGEAS AMKE (Thanasis & Marina Martinos), P&A Kanellopoulou Foundation, A.G. Leventis Foundation, Municipality of Antiparos, College Year Athens, Lamda Development, Marion Stasinopoulos and more. For yet another year, the moral and material support of the “Friends of Paros” Association was invalua