Paros
Economy
Greece to Abolish Lower VAT Rate Oct 1 on Six Popular Islands
Six popular Greek islands will be the first to switch to higher VAT rates on October 1 with more to follow in the next two years, the finance ministry announced on Monday. The measure is part of the agreed...
Crime
150,000-Euro in Offerings Stolen from Greek Orthodox Church in Paros
Greek authorities were able to immediately solve a case regarding two church burglaries that took place on the Greek island of Paros on September 22, 2015. A 31-year-old Greek national was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd.
Authorities have already...
Greece
5 Stunning Wedding Spots In Greece
Greece's phenomenal scenery can create the perfect setting for your wedding. Greek Reporter presents the top 5 spots that can easily provide a stunning backdrop to a Mediterranean dream wedding celebration you will never forget. So, don’t be hesitant! Urge him...
Art
The Vanishing Fishermen of Paros
Christian Stemper is a famous Austrian photographer, who has studied the life of fishermen of Paros -- a profession that is getting lost with time -- for five years.
"Wolves of the sea" isn't the friendliest of nicknames, but the weather-beaten fishermen...
Archaeology
Despotiko: The Small Island Soon to Become an Open Museum
The small island of Despotiko, west of Antiparos in the Cyclades, will soon be an open museum, rich with archaeological findings.
The Ministry of Culture is planning to make Despotiko an archaeological site that will be open to the public,...
Greece
Gov't Aims to Have New Paros Airport Ready by 2015
The Greek government aims to open the new airport on the island of Paros in early 2015 even if temporary structures need to be used, Greece 's Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis said during a series of meetings...
Greece
Miraculous Virgin Mary Churches of the Aegean Sea
There are numerous Marian churches in the Aegean sea. Some majestic, some humble and quiet, built on rocks, in caves and inaccessible hills. Their past is filled with religious miracles.
Our Lady of TinosMany offerings and even more gratitude is presented to Virgin Mary...
Culture
Dormition of Virgin Mary – Greek August 15 Customs
On August 15, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the dormition of Virgin Mary and her resurrection before entering Heaven. The Dormition of the Virgin is the most important religious celebration in Greece, with various customs and feasts taking place across the country.
Widely...
Celebrities
Tom Hanks Swims from Paros to Antiparos
Popular Hollywood actor and lover of Greece Tom Hanks stole the limelight and earned the applause of residents and tourists in Paros and Antiparos when he joined the swimmers who were going to cross the distance between the two islands on...
Greek news
“Your Wedding in Greece” Presented in Thailand
After the influx of Chinese tourists in Greece and the organization of collective weddings in the islands of Santorini and Crete, Greek businessmen realized that the emerging Asian market can be a source of income and tourists may want to visit the country not...