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The results of the online information meeting
On Tuesday March 16th, the “Friends of Paros and Antiparos” organised an online information meeting on “The protection and promotion of the ancient quarries of Paros and the relevant experiences from other parts of Greece”
An opinion on the Paros airport extension project
We received this text following the publication and diffusion of two relevant texts of the Friends of Paros and Antiparos. We asked our friend, given the length of his text, to make a summary of it in order to feed the public debate, given its qualities. We believe that this public debate is necessary to inform the society of Paros and Antiparos on the issues. It is also necessary for decision-making.
Communication from the FoPA concerning the new airport following statements by the Mayor of Paros, Mr Koveos and the leader of the opposition K. Rokonidas
This project will probably significantly impact the island, its environment, economic and social development, and its physiognomy. Its importance requires the sharing of complete information.
Final sprint for the new airport | Statements by Kovaios and Rokonidas
An article of “Foni tis Parou” where the mayor of Paros, M. Kovaios, intervenes in the consultation initiated by the “Friends of Paros” on the issue of the airport’s expansion.
Paros-Antiparos airport: the challenges
The local authorities of Paros-Antiparos recently announced major works to extend the airstrip
European Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
As European programs require citizen’s consultation, a second consultation will take place in Zoom, this Friday 27 November at 19:00.
Saving the ancient quarries from neglect: The balance sheet of the first year
The FoPA have been working hard for the protection and valorisation of the ancient quarries of Paros,
Minutes of the GA of the Friends of Paros and Antiparos of August 12, 2020
Our General Assembly met to analyse the results for 2019/2020, (see 2019-2020: a proposal for an evaluation and some perspectives)The report was approved after discussion and concerned a very high […]
The restoration of Apollo’s sanctuary has ended
Despotiko is an uninhabited small island southwest of Antiparos where, according to archaeologists, the inhabitants of ancient Paros founded a glorious sanctuary of Apollo in response to the Athenian rule […]
Windturbines: declaration of the FoP&A
The Friends of Paros and Antiparos are of course in favour of renewable energy sources (RES) because the fight against climate change and its effects
Our initiative for the ancient quarries starts bearing fruit
The protection and promotion of the cultural heritage of Paros and particularly of the ancient quarries is a matter of great concern to the Friends of Paros and Antiparos. For […]
Big issues with waste management
Lately, a bad habit seems to be taken by the inhabitants of Paros, both permanent and temporary: anyone who has old furniture, mattresses, electrical and all kinds of appliances, but […]
About the Friends of Paros & Antiparos
The FoPA is an association of people of various origins and nationalities with a common interest for the islands of Paros and Antiparos and who wish to participate in a […]
2019-2020: a proposal for an evaluation and some perspectives
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Paros and Antiparos:Wednesday August 12 at 11:00 am sharp, at Café Ramnos in Lefkes in front of the amphitheatre.Only members […]
A washing machine for the public Health Centre
This fundraiser is now closed with success.
The e-Bulletin of the FoP
The recent pandemic is upsetting our lives and requires great effort from all of us to cope with it. The Friends of Paros and Antiparos wish you good health and […]
Votive Reliefs
Open-air sanctuary (Marapas site) An open-air sanctuary has been found at the site of Marapas, west of the Delion. It is a small plateau (2.5 x 2 m) which bears […]
Dialogue around sustainable development
Societies and their economies around the world are shaken by the Covid-19 crisis. The upheavals in our lifestyles, our working conditions, our social relationships are radical. Many things seem to be falling apart and the future, at least two years from now, is extremely uncertain.
For the withdrawal of the anti-environmental draft law
français | ελληνικά The Friends of Paros & Antiparos express their strong opposition to the draft law entitled (paradoxically!) “Modernization of environmental legislation,” which will be debated in Parliament on […]