Paros
Ancient Greece
This Is the Oldest Known Cycladic Sculpture of Ancient Greece
The Fat Lady of Saliagos (also known as The Naked Lady of Saliagos) is the oldest known Cycladic sculpture.
It is a marble figure from the Aegean Neolithic period discovered on the tiny islet of Saliagos between the Greek islands...
Archaeology
New Research Sheds Light on the Byzantine History of Tinos Island
New archaeological research on Tinos has revealed the rich Byzantine history of the island that was not known before, shedding new light in Aegean Sea history as well.
The preliminary results of the research project "Byzantine and Latin-ruled Tinos: Old...
Tourism
Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece
Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...
Greek News
Greek Island of Paros to Implement Digital Parking System
The Greek island of Paros, world-renowned for its idyllic scenery and a popular tourist destination, is subject to one major problem every summer—lack of parking availability. In the summer months, tourists swarm the island and since they either rent...
Greek News
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023
Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens.
The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...
Greece
Samina Ferry Disaster Haunts Greece More Than 20 Years Later
The disaster involving the sinking of the ferry boat Express Samina on September 26, 2000, off the coast of Paros which claimed the lives of eighty-one people still haunts Greece.
The ferry remains at the bottom of the Aegean Sea...
Greek News
‘Reclaim the Beach’ Movement Gathers Pace in Greece
Government and judicial authorities in Greece responded to the growing movement for free access to the beaches which in many cases have been taken over by beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside chaise lounges and umbrellas.
Finance Minister...
Greek News
Reclaim The Beach! Greeks Protest Against Sunbeds and Umbrellas
Hundreds of Greeks on the island of Paros launched the "Reclaim the beach" protest against the uncontrolled spread of privately run loungers and umbrellas on the beaches.
More than 250 residents on Paros "invaded" the popular Santa Maria beach demanding...
Celebrities
Barack and Michelle Obama Enjoying Vacation On Greek Islands
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were spotted enjoying a short vacation in the Cyclades islands in Greece this weekend.
Greek News
Why Do Hollywood Stars Flock to Antiparos Every Summer?
Antiparos may not be the most glamorous of the Cyclades group of Greek islands, compared to Mykonos or Santorini-- but it still attracts Hollywood stars and celebrities every summer.
For many Greeks and foreign visitors, Antiparos is one of the...