Paros

"From South to North: Cycladic Colonies in the Northern Aegean," on show at the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum, explores what drove the colonization of strategic locations across the northern Aegean in the first half of the 7th century BC, one of the most fascinating chapters of the Archaic period.

The Aegean islands of Milos and Crete have been voted, respectively, first and second Best Island of Europe for 2019 by readers of the American Travel + Leisure magazine.

Paros, last year's number one pick, placed fourth, ahead of Santorini in fifth place.

"Greece rules this list with four islands," the magazine declared on its website.

Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the 2019 Paros Festival spans three days and dozens of venues across the port town of Parikia. An exhibition titled "Collecting Stories, Telling Histories" will be on display throughout the event, showcasing archives, artifacts and photographs that detail Paros' history.

Catering to high-end and discerning tourists, app developer Memos Katapodis has released a free lifestyle application for Paros, a popular destination for Cycladic island-hoppers.

Luxury Paros, available on Apple and Google products, includes beach, hotel, restaurant and transportation recommendations, as well as a comprehensive map for visitors looking to get around the island.

Holidaymakers arrive on the Aegean island of Paros over the weekend as scores more prepare to board a ferry to Piraeus. The weekend saw the return of thousands of vacationers from the islands of the Aegean and other destinations, as the August peak holiday season reaches its final phase.

The doctor shortages that are hampering the operation of hospitals are particularly acute on the islands which are busier than usual during the peak tourist season.

The body of a teenage Italian tourist who disappeared in the sea after diving off a cliff on the Aegean island of Antiparos on Sunday afternoon was found on Monday morning by the local coast guard.

According to reports, sea conditions were rough when the 17-year-old took the plunge.

An aerial photograph of the archaeological dig on Despotiko, a tiny uninhabited islet west of Antiparos, in the Cyclades. Archaeologists conducting an excavation at the site, which hosts the remains of an 8th century BC temple of Apollo, unearthed three additional structures between late May and early July, raising the total to 22, the Culture Ministry said.

Back for an eighth consecutive year, the Aegean Film Festival is taking place on Patmos from July 17 to 22 and Paros from July 24 to 29, hosting more than 70 films, documentaries and shorts by Greek and foreign directors. The program also features specialized workshops, seminars and musical events.

As of last Thursday, March 8, the power supply on the Aegean islands of Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Koufonissi, Schinoussa, Iraklia, Ios, Sikinos and Folegandros comes directly from the mainland grid via an underwater cable from Lavrio in southern Attica.