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TA NEA TIS PAROU
No. 159 - 16 Apr 05
Front page: Report on the participation of Paros and Antiparos in the tourist exhibition Panorama in Piraeus.
Page 4: Eco tip by Nehama Weininger for Earth Day on 22nd April.
Page 7: A successful presention of a new book about Lefkes by Mr E. Kastanias was held in Athens.
No. 160 - 23 Apr 05
Front page: Thirty unknown verses written by the lyrical poet Archilochos were discovered by professors of the University of Oxford, according to the article published in the national newspaper Ta Nea and other newspapers worldwide. This important discovery has stimulated preparations for the international conference on Archilochos that is planned for October 2005 in Paros.
Article pointing out the benefits of the Municipal organisation responsible for the development of tourism. The board members have met several times to plan publicity of the island for the upcoming tourist season.
The association of café and restaurant owners held its general assembly on 19/4. One of the main issues discussed was the rates paid to the Municipality and whether or not the association should support the union of hotel owners requesting the implementation of the law concerning the seasonality of their businesses and consequently the seasonality of the rates. Other issues discussed were the new tax regulations that affect small businesses.
A fire broke out in Naoussa on 13/4 close to the electricity plant. 200 sq. meters were burned before it was successfully extinguished by the local fire brigade.
Pages 4-5: On Tuesday 19/4 cement blocks were placed in the bay of Naoussa for the construction of the anchorage. Present were local authorities such as Nomarchis Bailas, Eparchos Protolati, Vice-Mayor Gavalas and the president of the local council of Naoussa Mr Hatzopoulos.
Vice-mayor Stratis Pavlakis lists the actions and projects planned by the Municipality for the improvement of the traditional section of Paroikia, in response to the critical article written by Stratis Telloglou in the previous edition.
In reply to MPs Kouveli and Levendi concerning the transportation of patients by boat, the Minister of Mercantile Marine stated that boats are obliged to accommodate patients in cabins if there is no other appropriate accommodation. However this does not apply for the fast boats (e.g. High Speed). The minister added that young doctors performing their practice in medicine will be placed on board.
Expired products were found and confiscated in twenty out of thirty shops inspected by the police in recent days.
Pages 6-7: Review of the exhibition by Eleni Pavlopoulou at the Apothiki Gallery.
A second concert was organised at the Archilochos Hall on 17/4 by local musicians to raise funds for the AMEAI Centre.
Review of the play "The Tempest" that was presented on 16/4 and 17/4 by the amateur theatre group of Naoussa.
Review of the concert dedicated to Archilochos (important lyrical poet in Antiquity) at the Archilochos Hall on 16/4. Verses of his lyrical poems were translated by Jeffrey Carson and Nikos Sarris.
Review of the opening of the art exhibition dedicated to the World and the Environment at Apothiki Gallery on 16/4.
The Union of Parian Associations honoured Mrs Rangoussi-Kondoyiorgi for her new book on Paros and Antiparos.
Page 8: On 11/4 construction of a sheltered area with seats began at the football pitch of Asteras Marpissa, funded by the Municipality and the athletic association Asteras.
Mayor Rangoussis spoke about the attractions of Paros as a tourist destination on the TV show of journalist Bilio Tsoukalia on 12/4.
Athletic news.
No. 161 - 30 Apr 05
Front Page: Article welcoming the visitors who chose Paros for the Greek Easter holiday, with information about sites to see and things to do.
Crew and journalists of the TV channels Mega, Star and Alpha arrived on Paros before Easter. Interviews with Mayor Rangoussis and actress Sophia Aliberti were shown on Star Channel, beautiful images of Paros were shown on Alpha, and Mega channel announced the cultural events to be held on Paros during the summer season.
An evening in honour of Efthimios Mavris was organised on 23/4 at the Archilochos Hall.
Pages 2-3: The members of the Association "Friends of Paros" organised a concert in Brussels to promote the island as an excellent tourist destination.
The students of the Lyceum of Paroikia completed a project concentrating on equality and equal rights, organised in the schools of Paros and Naxos by the Research Centre responsible for promoting equality between the sexes.
Seminars for lifeguards were held in April by the Pan-Hellenic Lifeguard Organisation.
Pages 3-4: An educational trip to Athens was organised for the students of the 2nd Primary School of Paroikia.
Nomarchis Dimitris Bailas visited Paros on 19/5 to examine the progress of the anchorage in Naoussa and the Health Centre.
Pages 6-7: Legal action will be taken against anyone who does not comply with the traditional architecture within the old town of Paroikia, according to the press release of the Municipality of Paros.
A list of projects that are being realised by the Municipal organisation DEYAP.
Article pointing out the need to restore and protect the church of Aghios Konstantinos in the area Kastro of Paroikia.
Page 8: Andreas Tzinis, secretary of the Cycladic committee of Synaspismos, states the need to protect and promote the ancient marble quarries to the visitors of Paros, and offers to help the Municipality in any way possible.
Athletic news.
No. 162 & 163 - 7 & 14 May 05
Front page: "Tourism, culture and the new economy" was the topic discussed at the conference organised on Paros by the South Aegean Precinct to plan a development strategy for the years 2007-2013.
The Ministry of Environment and Public Works agreed with the Municipality of Paros on the amount of 250,000E for road constructions on the island.
Report on the large numbers of tourists who chose Paros for the Greek Easter holiday.
Announcement of classical concerts by the Polyzoides Camerata, sponsored by Dr Polyzoides, that will be held in June.
The commercial associaton of Paros asked from local authorities and the government to investigate the licenses of supermarkets on Paros.
The youth centre of the parish of Zoodocho Pighi celebrated the end of term. Traditional dances were performed and the junior football team was awarded for its successful participation during the year.
Pages 4-5: A number of new activities are being organised by the municipal organisation for youth and athletics, such as gymnastics, handball, and football. For more information contact Efi Emmanouilidou on 693-6906626.
A celebration was held on 7/5 at the chapel of St. Yannis Spiliotis at the cave of Antiparos.
Pages 6-7: Various decisions that were made at the town council meeting on 20/4 about giving the Nautical Club of Paros the use of the beach at Livadia, and about intervening and opposing the placement of mobile antennas on the island.
Page 8: Parian marathon runners Andreas Dragatis, Andreas Rangoussis and Niki Hassapi participated in the hyper-marathon that was organised by the Municipality of Aigaleo. Andreas Dragatis came first, Niki Hassapi came second amongst the women athletes and Andreas Rangoussis came 8th.
The national windsurfing team trained with Olympic medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis on Paros on 25/4-2/5, with the participation of young Parian athlete Stefanos Leonetti-Fisilanis.
PARIANI ENIMEROSI
No. 44 - May 05
Front page: Article on the celebration of Zoodochou Pighi on 5/5.
A celebration was held on 7/5 at the chapel of St. Yannis Spiliotis in Antiparos.
Page 2-3: On 21/4 the Centre for Senior Citizens (KAPI) dedicated an evening in memory of Vasso Preka, who was an active and charismatic member of the centre.
Announcement of the concerts by the Polyzoides Camerata to be held in June.
Pages 4-5: Review of the evening organised by the Union of Parian Associations in honour of the writer Kyriaki Rangoussi-Kondoyiorgi.
Pages 6-7: Views about the evening organised in honour of Efthimios Mavris, an important political personality, and the preparations for the international conference on Archilochos.
PARIANOS TYPOS
No. 48 - 15 Apr 05
Front page: The boat routes connecting Paros to the mainland are less than last year and there is concern that there will be not be enough boats to accommodate the number of tourists expected to choose Paros for their vacation. The problem surfaced during the national holidays. The tickets were sold out, and tourists wishing to visit the island were obliged to change their plans.
Article about the traditional methods used in local honey production and the quality of Parian honey which uses no chemicals that may threaten the health of the consumer.
Interview with Mr. Yannis Haniotis, secretary of the local office of PASOK.
Page 2-3: Critical comments regarding the licenses that allowed building in the area of Christou Dassous in Paroikia.
Points questioning the progress in the construction of the new airport.
Article by the headmaster of the Technical Lyceum of Paroikia, Dimitris Vlassopoulos, detailing the unacceptable situation at the technical schools in all the islands, amongst which the technical school on Paros seems to be the luckiest
The Municipal Organisation DEPAP will hire 8 employees to work at the tourist office at the port during the summer season.
Pages 4-5: Interview with the president of EXPA (Carpentry Union of Paros), Nikos Kritikos, about the history of the union, the strategy and goals for its future progress.
The new book about Paros and Antiparos written by Kyriaki Rangoussi-Kontoyiorgi was presented at the Archilochos Hall on 26/3 by Christos Georgoussis, Moschoula Kontostavlou and Yiorgos Xenos.
Part 5 of the presentation of veteran Ilias Perantinos and his achievements during the 2nd World War and the civil war.
Page 8: Brief local news concerning the participation of the Municipality in the EuroArt Network and the beginning of the 2nd phase of projects on the island by Egnatia.
No. 49 - 13 May 05
Front page: The company Atlantic with a chain of 200 supermarkets all over Greece signed an agreement with the Union of Agricultural Associations to distribute the wine produced locally in their stores, an important step towards confronting the major crisis of wine producers on the island.
Using infra-red beams university scientists managed to read a collection of papyrus that was discovered in the ancient town of Oxyrhynchus, amongst which verses of the poet Archilochos were recognised.
An interview with Sotiris Houliaras, secretary of the local organisation of the communist party.
Page 2-3: Article pointing out the need for more parking areas in Paroikia.
An evening in honour of Efthimios Mavris was organised on 23/4 at the Archilochos Hall.
A new committee was elected for the management of the AMEAI Centre.
Pages 4-5: Message of the Metropolitan Bishop Ambrosios about the Home for Senior Citizens, in which he announces that the sum of 250,000E required for the completion of the home has been provided for by the legacy of Rangoussis that was donated to the Institute "Aghia Theoktisti".
A new committee was elected by the members of the association of Antiparos "Ai Yannis Spiliotis".
Press release of the local committee of the New Democracy Party about the government's strategy for the development of tourism.
Lawyer Kostas Fiflis was appointed legal counsellor in the Municipality of Paros.
Verses of Archilochos were composed into music by Nikos Sarris and presented by the choir of Archilochos and other musicians on 16/4.
Review by Andonis Aliprantis of the new book about the chapels and monasteries of Paros written by Panayiotis Patellis.
Page 8: Representation of the crucification on Good Friday in the villages of Marpissa and Archilochos organised by the local associations.
"Tourism, culture and new economy" was the topic discussed at the conference organised on Paros by the South Aegean Precinct.
Brief news about the progress in the construction of Naoussa's anchorage. The Central Committee of Municipalities has protested against the initiative of the Ministry of Environment and Public Works to withdraw from them the right to assign low-budget projects.
Students of Paros won prizes at the Cycladic dance and theatre school competitions.
Article on the evening honouring Kyriaki Rangoussis-Kondoyiorgi.
POLITIS TIS PAROU
No. 35 - May 05
Front Page: Cement blocks were placed in the bay of Naoussa for the construction of the anchorage.
Article on the concert dedicated to the poet Archilochos on 16/4.
Pages 2-3: Photo and comments about the destruction of old fishing boats, a brutal action that fishermen are obliged to do in order to obtain financial support.
Pages 6-7: Article about the hydroplanes and the benefits of this new form of transportation for Paros.
Long article on the evening honouring Kyriaki Rangoussi-Kondoyiorgi.
Pages 10-11: Photographs and comments pointing out the need to improve the country road connecting Lefkes to Angeria.
Article referring to various news such as the book written by Panayiotis Patellis about the chapels and small churches of Paros and the need to establish a service for the protection of the environment that will have the power to intervene and successfully stop activities that destroy it.
The Lyceum of Paroikia, the high school of Paroikia and the high school of Archilochos won prizes at the Cycladic Cultural competitions.
KOINI GNOMI
No. 1629 - 25 April 05
Ios will probably be the centre point connecting the hydroplanes with the other Cycladic islands, as negotiations and the necessary technical alterations at the port of Ios are in progress. The first trial flight was performed in April.
No. 1621 - 13 April 05
The Ministries of Health Care and Mercantile Marine are examining the possibility of placing doctors on board ships.
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