The Archontiko  Papadopoulou restaurant in Kornos has been awarded the international eco-label  ‘Green Key’  given to tourism and leisure establishments around the world which meet certain environmental criteria.

Although the Green Key has previously been awarded to hotels on the island , Archontiko is first local restaurant the award.

The Green Key has been awarded to 13 hotels on the island in six years since it first arrived .

The Green Key is a programme of the Foundation for Environmental Education(FEE International), which also includes campaigns such as Blue Flag, Young  Reporters for the Environment, Learning About Forests and Eco Schools.

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The department of Antiquities  announced the completion of the 14^th season of archaeological investigations of the precinct of the ancient Hellenistic-Roman theatre of Nea Paphos.

Findings which provide invaluable insight into the urban layout of the ancient capital city of the island, and will become important archaeological tourist attractions for Paphos  in the future , were unearthed by the Australian  Archaeological Mission at the site this year.

The excavations, which took place in octob er were conducted by the University of Sydney under the direction of Dr Craig Barker, Dr Smadar Gabrieli and Emeritus Professor Richard Green for the University of Sydney.

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International  Property Awards 2011 have just announced that Limassol  Marina  is to receive the award for ‘Architecture Multiple Residence’ for the project’s superior architectural aesthetics, for the second year in a row

The accolade demonstrates the high international standards and recognition achieved by the  Limassol  Marina.

New aerial photographs of project have just been released showing the rapidly changing Limassol seafront as the Marina takes shape. With the construction works developing fast, the final formation of the groundbreaking project is clearly visible, showing the south eastern breakwater and land reclamation areas that are now almost complete.

The Marina Press officer, Sophia Paraskeva said: ‘excitement of the new sailing destination is  growing. The Marina will be fully operational in just under eleven months , October 2012, at which time it will also welcome its first residents. The Limassol coastal promenade will be extended so that it runs through the Marina, allowing public access to all.

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Cyprus tourism  income continued to climb despite the financial crisis with a rise of 7,5% in October compared to the same period last year.

The jump in revenues suggests that Cyprus is benefiting from turmoil in the region way beyond the summer months as holidaymakers seek a  familyfriendly destination.

Better tourism figures is one of the few bright spots for a struggling economy expected to experience minor 0.5% GDP  growth this year, especially with the banks needing to cope with a 50% Greek haircut.

Revenue from the island’s key tourism sector reached  euro 188.8m in October  against euro 175.5m  for the same period of 2010 , recording an increase of 7.5%, said the statistical service yesterday.

Income from tourism accounts for the around 12% of Cyprus’s  gross domestic products.

Cyprus tourism revenue in 2010 improved 3.8% on a year earlier; boosting confidence the key sector can help steady the island’s shaky economy.

Holidaymakers to Cyprus hit a high of 2.69 million in 2001 spending a record euro2.17b

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Sunday Event  to celebrate local drink.

Alona,s Village Square will be  bustling wish visitors this Sunday for the community’s second Zivania Festival.

Taking place from 11am to  4pm, the Festival will include a demonstration of how this traditional cypriot sprit is made . there  wıll also be plenty of opportunity to sam ple Zivania and the tasty meze snacks it is often served with, including the always popular pallouze.

The Anatoliki Mesogios group will perform traditional music and dance and visitors will also have the chance to buy traditional crafts, food and beverages from stalls. Plenty of food and drink will also be on sale to enjoy after walking around the village and visiting its picturesque Ayios Giorgios Church.

While celebrating Zivania, the Festival also has a more serious aim-promiting the ailing communities of the Troodos region.

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