The Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Erasmus network, through the European University, within the framework of the Erasmus+ BIP program "Sustainability for Business: Trends, Issues, Challenges".
During their visit, the Municipality's actions for sustainable tourism development were presented, including the first plastic-free beach in Cyprus (Agia Triada), accessible infrastructure for people with disabilities, as well as the innovative initiatives being implemented with the aim of upgrading the tourism product and ensuring environmental balance.
With 18 Blue Flag beaches, important regeneration projects and collaborations with leading tourism bodies, the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia proves in practice that it can combine quality, accessibility and sustainability.
The Erasmus+ BIP program hosted students and professors from Germany, Portugal, Greece, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Israel and Ukraine, with the aim of exchanging ideas around green entrepreneurship, circular economy, ESG and sustainable development.
The Mayor of Paralimni - Deryneia, Mr. George Nikolettos, welcomed the foreign students, emphasizing that the new generation of Europe is a vehicle of change and hope for a greener and more sustainable future.
He also emphasized that the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia will continue to invest in actions that promote knowledge, innovation and environmental awareness.
