This study, first, aims to analyze the present situation of agricultural activity in the Municipality of Konitsa, and, second, to evaluate, from a financial point of view, four new cultivations. The proposed cultivations, namely field crop (stevia), blueberry, greenhouse tomatoes and pleurotus mushrooms, are appropriate for the local conditions and achieve a higher economic return in comparison with traditional cultivations. As the results of the financial analysis reveal, the proposed cultivations are very promising investments.

This study aims at exploring the melon cultivation in Kallithea (or Goritsa) of Konitsa Municipality. Melon cultivation has been an important activity to the local economy for decades. Nowadays, however, melon production is limited to a small number of cultivators, as the activity is perceived to be unprofitable. Yet, the results of a field study that was carried out by means of semi-structured interviews and the SWOT analysis conducted indicate that melon cultivation has good prospects not only to survive but also to thrive.

Wastewater management is a measure of great significance for the conservation of the natural environment. Especially in mountainous regions, wastewater management is even more important, since the liquid waste of settlements are disposed, basically, in rivers and watercourses that are sensitive ecosystems.

In research literature, a lack of common understanding of “development” concept is identified. The meaning of “development” changed during the last decades from simple economic growth, embracing social and environmental concerns. 

Vernacular architecture is an irreplaceable cultural heritage and a valuable testimony of the past that identifies the character of a place. The continuous unregulated interventions on the buildings and the public space, the architecture that does not follow local vernacular characteristics and the abandonment of the buildings have led to the gradual loss of the traditional character of many mountainous areas. The town of Konitsa is a characteristic example of the above changes. It is trying to maintain its traditional identity, which is constantly distorted by the "decoration" of time.

This paper explores the possibilities of energy saving interventions in mountainous settlements, which have increased thermal energy demand. The settlement of Konitsa in Greece has been selected as case of study.

This paper aims at investigating the applicability of direct-democracy processes in decision making at the municipality of Konitsa. Initially, through a brief critical analysis of the system of Representative Democracy and the situation in which it has fallen recently, the need for such approaches indecision-making is being proved.

This essay, attempts to investigate the way of living of young people in the Greek highlands and more specifically in the area of Konitsa. Young people through the creation of social networks, taking also into consideration a specific historical, geographical, social and cultural context, develop behavioral patterns and expectations regarding their personal and social life. Based on this observation, the paper focuses mainly on the attitude of young people living in the area of Konitsa in view of their lifestyle choices and how these might be affected by the current social context.

The study of entrepreneurship in mountainous areas is a young field of research. This paper aims at analyzing the characteristics of entrepreneurship in the new municipality of Konitsa. For this purpose, a field research was conducted through semi-structured interviews to a representative sample of 49 entrepreneurs. The results highlight the particularities of entrepreneurship in mountain regions. Characteristics such as the location, the difficulty of access, the natural and human resources, etc., influence both positively and negatively the entrepreneurial activity.

Βuildings are often vulnerable to the action of natural factors. Soil consistency and factors that may not have been included in planning, along with construction materials can cause sinking, displacement or tilting of building foundations leading, sometimes, to vertical deviation. Commonly, this can cause the collapse of the buildings. 
These buildings can rarely withstand the laws of nature, and when they do so, they gain the human respect and admiration.