European legislation on projects having an impact on the environment For the past quarter of a century, there have been principles and procedures at European level to ensure that any project with an impact on the environment should be evaluated. These principles and procedures apply to a wide range of public and private projects, such as the construction of power plants, ... Continue reading
The Bulletin Φίλοι της Πάρου / Friends of Paros / Amis de Paros
Issue No. 13 - Spring 2017
New wind turbines on Paros – Summary of basic information
Αυτό το κείμενο είναι διαθέσιμο στα Ελληνικά Ce texte sera bientôt disponible en Français What does the investment for new wind turbines cover? The investment comprises the installation of wind turbines (‘wind farms’) in four islands (Andros, Tinos, Paros and Naxos), plus a separate interconnector with mainland Greece. It received approval from the Regulatory Authority for ... Continue reading
Ancient Paros and the Temple of Apollo at Despotiko
Ancient Paros and the Temple of Apollo at Despotiko «spin» around the world The excavation and restoration works at Despotiko, the uninhabited island where a great temple of Apollo flourished, usually last from six to eight weeks per year. But the project director, Yannos Kourayos and the members of the scientific panel of Despotiko are working tirelessly throughout the year ... Continue reading
Dancing With Fate
On August 18 2016, a beautiful full moon night, Dancing with Fate, a superbly produced book of paintings and poetry was presented in the home of Euphrosyne Doxiadis in Makria Miti. The book is the result of the collaboration of Rafael Mahdavi, the painter, Rory Brennan, the Irish poet and Peter Macken, the Belgian, graphic designer. Rafael lives partly in Burgundy, France ... Continue reading
Karavoli (snails) Stew
Large snails in Paros are called Karavoli, They are particularly loved by the inhabitants of Lefkes and for this reason the latter nicknamed them “Karavolades”. It is also a tradition for the inhabitants of Lefkes, to hold a summer festival, every August, during which the main dish are Karavoli snails with garlic sauce. Wild Karavoli snails live in the wild during the ... Continue reading
Position of the Friends of Paros on the installation of a wind farm in Paros
Αυτό το άρθρο είναι διαθέσιμο στα Ελληνικά Cet article est aussi disponible en Français Yes to energy transition and sustainable development - No to large-scale wind turbines. The Friends of Paros are in favour of alternative sources of renewable energy, respectful of the environment and which favours the country's energy independence. They therefore express their support ... Continue reading