In order to set the record straight regarding media reports concerning the actions of the Municipality of Geroskipou in relation to the tender for the three seafront snack bars in Geroskipou, the Municipality wishes to clarify the following:

1. Having leased state land and secured all the necessary permits, the Municipality of Geroskipou, through borrowed funds, erected three snack-bar kiosks on the Municipal Beach in 2018. Until 2018, illegal structures stood on the site where snack bar 1 is now located.

2. In February 2018, the Municipality of Geroskipou entered into a sublease agreement for the direct award of snack bar 1 to Andreas Ilia Xenofontos, despite a letter from the Auditor General (August 2017) expressing disagreement with the Municipality of Geroskipou’s decision to sublet the property in question without an open tender. The agreement expressly states that the tenant “is obliged to surrender vacant possession of the leased premises upon expiry of the term of use”. It is further noted that “the term of use shall not be renewed, as the Municipal Council is legally obliged, before the end of its term, to invite and complete open public tenders for a new licence of use”.

3. For various reasons, the Municipal Council of Geroskipou renewed the agreement in 2021 and again in 2023, disregarding the negative opinion of the Municipality’s legal advisor dated 10/11/2023. That opinion, moreover, noted that the reasons cited by Mr Xenofontos “have no legal basis”.

4. On 10 October 2024, the Municipal Council of Geroskipou (i.e. the new Municipality) unanimously decided to accept the decision of the Council of Ministers to renew the lease of the site, on the basis of a letter from the Department of Lands and Surveys dated 25/7/2024, which informed the municipal authority that, on 26/6/2024, the Council of Ministers had decided to lease the site to the Municipality, noting that “the sublease is to be carried out through an open tender procedure”. The Department of Lands and Surveys’ letter further stressed that if we failed to comply with any of the terms of the agreement, the decision of the Council of Ministers would be automatically revoked.

5. On 22 November 2024, the lease agreement was signed between the Ministry of the Interior, on behalf of the Government, and the Municipality of Geroskipou, with the same standing condition regarding an “open tender”. The agreement notes that if we fail to comply with the terms, “the Owner”, i.e. the State, “shall acquire the right to enter the property and regain possession of it”.

6. On 7 April 2025, the Ministry of the Interior, replying to the President of the Pancyprian Organisation for the Rehabilitation of War Victims, who on 30/8/2023 had requested that snack bar 1 be granted to Andreas Ilia Xenofontos, stated that “in the event of a sublease, this must be carried out through an open tender procedure. Accordingly, in the event of a renewal of his sublease agreement, Mr Xenofontos would have to take part in the open tender procedures to be invited by the Municipality”.

7. On 12 June 2025, the Municipal Council unanimously decided to invite an open tender for the sublease of the three snack bars. The Municipality of Geroskipou categorically denies any claim that the Ministry of the Interior’s letter dated 2/5/2025 was not presented to the Municipal Council. That letter was a subject of discussion at the specific Council session and is included in its minutes.

8. On 17 July 2025, at the request of Council members, the Municipality obtained an opinion from its Legal Advisor. This makes it clear that “the Municipality is legally obliged to proceed with the relevant invitation to tender, and direct award is not permitted by any law or regulation”.

9. On 21 July 2025, the Municipal Council, by majority, reaffirmed its decision to invite tenders for all three snack bars.

10. On 10 September 2025, the deadline for the submission of tenders for the sublease of the three snack bars expired. The procedure was carried out through an open tender, in accordance with the agreement between the Municipality and the Government. The tenders were submitted through the e-procurement system of the Treasury of the Republic (e-procurement). Andreas Ilia Xenofontos did not submit a tender through the electronic platform.
The Municipality of Geroskipou is obliged to comply with the law, the regulations and the terms of the agreement with the Government. It has no discretion to lease the site directly, without an open tender. If and when the Government decides to amend the terms of the lease, the Municipality will reconsider the matter.

On 16 September 2025, an agreement was signed between the Mayor of Geroskipou, Nikos Palios, and Ioanna Lambrou, on behalf of the company Lambrou & Poutziouris Construction Ltd, for the execution of the project “Osmotic and Improvement Works of the Core, the Square and the Kato Vrysi in Geroskipou”.

The contract, with a total cost of €4,158,227 plus VAT, is being implemented under the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALEIA 2021-2027”, co-financed by the EU.

The project includes the improvement/reconstruction of a section of Konstantinou Palaiologou Street, approximately 620 metres long, of sections of Evagora Pallikaridi, Afroditis, Agias Paraskevis and Agias Sofias Streets, approximately 900 metres long, the connection of the “Kato Vrysi” with the Linear Park of the Seven Ai Giorgides, the upgrading of greenery with large trees, the placing underground of public utility services, the improvement of rainwater drainage, the enhancement of street lighting, horizontal and vertical signage, and more.

The project will begin in early October and will be completed within fifteen months. During the works, temporary traffic arrangements will be made, and drivers and pedestrians are kindly requested to follow the instructions of the competent authorities for everyone’s safety and to minimise inconvenience.

On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the President of the S.K. EDEK, Mr Nikos Anastasiou, accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Paphos, Mr Ilias Myrianthous, the 2nd Vice President, Mr Andreas Siikkis, and members of the party’s District Committee, visited the Geroskipou Municipal Hall and held a meeting with the Mayor and the Members of the Municipal Council.
During the meeting, general issues relating to the reform of local government were discussed, as well as other more specific matters concerning the Municipality of Geroskipou.
The Mayor of Geroskipou, Nikos Palios, thanked the President of EDEK for his tangible interest in addressing the problems faced by local government, as well as for the party’s support of the new Municipality.

The Municipality of Geroskipou invites tenders for the pruning or felling of palm trees, as well as
various other trees located on public pavements or green areas within the
municipal boundaries, including their removal and disposal at an approved site.
The price shall be quoted for each palm tree or other tree pruned or felled, including
the loading, removal and disposal of the foliage at an approved site. Tenderers should
visit the site and take into account all the factors that will affect the
work as a whole, as well as the following:
1. The removed prunings shall be deposited at an approved site.
2. The work shall be carried out in such a way that the comfort and safety of local residents are not
affected.
3. Counting shall be carried out and supervised by an authorised employee of the Municipality.
4. Pursuant to the Minimum Safety and Health Requirements (Use of Work
Equipment at Work) Regulations of 2001 (K.D.P. 444/2001), Annex 11, employees
must be provided with appropriate information and instructions for
use, be adequately trained (relevant and/or specialised training) in the use of the
equipment, and be granted the right of consultation and participation in the
matters covered by the Regulations. A training certificate should be attached if
available. Specifically for the use of work equipment for lifting loads/persons,
attach Regulation of 2001 (K.D.P. 444/2001), p. 4715, paragraph 3.
5. Work must begin within 3 days of the award of the tender
and be completed within 20 working days.
Tenders must reach the Municipality no later than Monday 29 September 2025 at
12:00 noon.
Tenders must be completed on the tender form, submitted in a sealed envelope, and
addressed to the Mayor of Geroskipou.
The envelope must bear the phrase <<TENDER NO. 72/2025>>.
The criterion on which the Municipality will award the tender is the most economically
advantageous offer.
Estimated value of the contract: Twenty Thousand Euro (€20000.00)

For information and the tender documents, click here.

TENDER 60/2025
METAL RAILINGS IN TWO PARKS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GEROSKIPOU
(TIMI AND AGIA MARINOUDA MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS)
The Municipality of Geroskipou invites tenders for the construction and installation of metal
railings in two parks in the Timi and Agia Marinouda Municipal Districts.
The price shall be given per metre of railing and per unit for the gates, and shall include the
construction and installation thereof in accordance with the drawings and instructions of the Competent Officer of the
Municipality of Geroskipou. Tenderers should visit the site and take into account all
factors that will affect the work as a whole.
The works shall be carried out in such a way that the comfort and safety of local residents are not
affected.
The works must be completed within 6 weeks from the date the tender is awarded.
Tenders must reach the Municipality no later than Monday, 29 September 2025 at
12:00 noon.
Tenders must be completed on the tender form and submitted in a sealed envelope to the
tender box of the Municipality of Geroskipou, located at the Municipal Hall in Agia
Paraskevi Square in Geroskipou, and addressed to the Mayor of Geroskipou.
The envelope must bear the wording <<TENDER NO. 60/2025>>.
The criterion on which the Municipality will award the tender is the most economically advantageous.
Estimated value of the contract: Twelve Thousand Euro (€12000.00).

For information and tender documents, click here.