Cultural heritage, the comparative advantage of Paros

Archaeologist Ms Dora Katsanopoulou's lecture on Paros' rich cultural heritage emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting its archaeological heritage, which is vital to enhancing cultural tourism and helping switch to a different developmental model.
At the recent two-day conference, professor of archaeology Ms. Dora Katsanopoulou captivated audiences with a compelling lecture on Paros' significant cultural heritage. In fifteen minutes, she recounted the island's rich history and its invaluable contributions to ancient civilization. Ms. Katsanopoulou's ...

"The case of Santorini", by Nikos Zorzos

Amidst Santorini's tourist surge, Mayor Nikos Zorzos delivers a stark warning on the perils of unchecked development and the erosion of cultural identity, urging a profound shift toward sobriety and conscious governance.
In a fervent address at a recent conference, Nikos Zorzos, the Mayor of Santorini, articulated growing concerns about the island's unsustainable tourism boom and the erosion of its cultural identity. Zorzos, who has witnessed the transformation of his hometown from ...

Yannis Spilanis on the Future of the Cyclades

This brief interview was conducted during a break in the two-day conference titled "Transition strategies towards a different development model for Paros and the Cyclades," held on April 13th, 2024, on Paros Island.
Yannis Spilanis serves as the Director of both the Aegean Sustainable Tourism Observatory and the Local and Insular Development Laboratory, organizations that fall under the World Tourism Organization's umbrella and are part of the Global Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories. ...

The 2024 Olympic Torch Relay graces Paros

The island of Paros was delighted to welcome the Olympic flame relay on its way to France. The local community welcomed the Olympic flame with great enthusiasm, celebrating the unifying power of sport with fervour and festivity.
On Friday, 19 April 2024, Paros became a key stop on the 2024 Olympic Torch Relay's journey to Paris. The local community welcomed the Olympic flame with great enthusiasm, celebrating the unifying power of sport with fervour and festivity. This ...

Welcome to Digitalparos

As we begin our journey, explore our initial articles and features. Much more is on the way, with new content added frequently. Additions that will not only enrich the experience of visitors but also resonate with the local community. Thank you for joining us at the start of something special!
Digitalparos will be designed to be an intuitive and detailed travel guide, perfect for travellers eager to explore the remarkable appeal of Paros. We plan to offer thorough and extensive information about the island's rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and ...

Interview with Tonia Panteleou

During an engaging conversation, Tonia Panteleou, the newly elected General Secretary of the Archilochos Association and a key figure in the 2023 Citizen's Movement, shares her insights.
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. At a time when Paros is on the verge of significant change, Panteleou's analyses ...

What About Artificial Intelligence?

On October 9th, 2023, Kyklos Paros hosted an event aimed at familiarizing the general public with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The event featured talks that were easy to understand, interactive booths that demonstrated AI applications, and a panel discussion. The keynote speakers, Bernie Steinbach and Evangelos Kopanakis, unveiled the secrets of algorithms and interacted with the possibilities of AI - ...

The first interview of Costas Bizas on national TV

This short interview with Costas Bizas was conducted on ERT 3 on October 10th. It took place just two days after he was elected as the new Mayor of Paros.
This short interview with Costas Bizas was conducted on ERT 3 on October 10th. It took place just two days after he was elected as the new Mayor of Paros. In the introduction of the interview, the host wondered whether ...

Where we are, where we are going

The following text is a collaborative statement from the Friends of Paros & Antiparos association, which outlines the current state of Paros and the challenges it faces.
Paros has experienced rapid development in the last 20 years. Boosted by its attractiveness to tourists, Paros has, over the previous decades, witnessed an accelerated, disorderly, development, which has led, of course, to a significant increase in the income of ...