We, the citizens and associations of Paros:

1. We condemn the apparent collusion surrounding the secret promotion of EKTER's investment plan to the Council of State, as well as the complete disregard for the Parian community and its elected representatives. We urge the Ministry to provide immediate and complete information regarding the new Special Urban Plan and request that the Council of State refrains from issuing the Processing Minutes until the official positions of the Municipal Authority of Paros have been established. In accordance with the Aarhus Convention, it is the State's fundamental obligation, as well as that of any investor, to ensure timely and comprehensive communication with the authorities, particularly the Municipality, where the plan is being developed.
2. We are firmly opposed to the planned investment due to its reported characteristics. In Paros, we experience daily challenges—especially during the summer season—due to the island's carrying capacity being exceeded. The proposed facility is planned for a protected area and would not only destroy the natural landscape and disrupt an important habitat, but also impose an excessive burden on Paros' already strained infrastructure, particularly in the Kolymbithres area. Additionally, the anticipated reopening of Porto Paros in the same region will further exacerbate the strain on water consumption and increase traffic on a road network that is already inadequate. Furthermore, there are significant safety concerns regarding potential emergencies.
3. As Greek and European citizens, we find it completely unacceptable that €21.5 million from the Recovery and Resilience Fund is being allocated to this project. The public infrastructure in Paros is suffering, and the central government has been largely uninvolved in any efforts to modernise and improve it.
4. We commit to utilising every legal avenue in Greece and the European Union, alongside all possible political pressure, to prevent this disastrous development and any similar attempts imposed on Paros.
5. We urge the citizens and associations of the other Cycladic islands to unite with us and offer support, as this storm will ultimately affect all of these magical places.

Signatories:

• Ambelas Cultural Association
• Association of Marpissians and Archilochites of Paros
• Association of Naoussa Residents in Athens
• Cultural & Sports Association of Kostos
• Cultural Association Archilochos
• Cultural Association Atlantis of Aspro Chorio
• Cultural Association Scopas the Parian
• Dance Club of Naoussa, Paros
• Friends of Paros and Antiparos
• Kyklos Paros
• Molos, Tsoukalia, Glyfades Development Association
• Naias Nautical Club of Naoussa
• Non-Profit Association "Routes in Marpissa"
• OPAS (Federation of Parian Associations in Athens)
• Parians’ Association "The Ekatontapyliani"
• Paros Association for People with Disabilities
• Paros Citizens' Movement
• Paros Park SA
• Progressive Association of Lefkians of Athens
• Sports & Cultural Association Nireas
• Women's Association of Naoussa, Paros
• Association of Naousseans of Paros

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