The non-profit Cyprus Recycling Organization (OAK), the pioneering collective Construction and Demolition Waste Management System, recently hosted its inaugural Environmental Awards Ceremony for contractors and members, marking the accomplishments of the year 2022. 

The sustainable initiatives being developed at the Larnaca Marine Protected Area (MPA) recently continued with an event for the dual actions of submerging amphorae at the Elpida wreck and a presentation of culinary dishes incorporating lionfish.

 Cyprus Airways had recentlly announced its traffic results for the month of September of this year. During this period, the airline transported a total of 48,560 passengers, representing a significant 30 percent increase in passenger numbers when compared to the same month in the previous year (September 2022: 37,427).

The arrivals of tourists to Cyprus reached 487.350 in September of this year compared to 413.382 in September 2022, recording an increase of 17,9 percent. For the period of January – September, arrivals of tourists totalled 3.136.145 compared to 2.540.554 in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 23,4 percent.

Cyprus Airways has recently announced the launch of its new route to the captivating city of Nice, France. Effective December 12 of this year, travellers will have the golden opportunity to explore the stunning French Riviera with twice-weekly flights operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Athienou Municipality has one of the richest histories of traditional food production in Larnaca region - and the island - and the most elements (eight) included on the UNESCO National Intangible Cultural Heritage List, with five of those related to food (including Lokoumi wedding sweet, bread making tradition and ‘kleftiko’ meat dish that is cooked slowly in a sealed pot; traditionally a clay pot in a clay oven). 

The inauguration of a representative office for famous American brand Chris-Craft was hosted by West Nautical at Limassol Marina. 

Larnaca Tourism Board (LTB) is participating in several projects of the Erasmus+ programme of the EU as part of its efforts to facilitate and improve the tourism industry and tourism experience.

Cyprus Airways has announced outstanding performance for August of this year, a month in which the airline transported a total of 79,804 passengers. This remarkable achievement marks a 71 percent increase in passenger numbers compared to the same month in the previous year (August 2022: 46,800).

The arrivals of tourists to Cyprus reached 511.387 in August of this year compared to 451.133 in August 2022, recording an increase of 13,4 percent. For the period of January – August, arrivals of tourists totalled 2.648.795 compared to 2.127.172 in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 24,5 percent.