Announcements
Announcement by the Municipality of Geroskipou regarding the Ministry of the Interior’s Techno-Economic Study on Local Government Reform
Geroskipou is treated unfairly by the Ministry of the Interior’s Local Government Reform Study
Following an initial reading of the Techno-Economic Study on Local Government Reform, prepared on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior, the Municipality of Geroskipou wishes to make the following statement:
- In general, the study raises questions with its formalistic fixation on figures (some of them incorrect), indicators and percentages, and the absence of the process by which the true objective of such a reform is to be achieved, namely the quality of the services provided and better service to residents.
- The study is puzzling in its stance towards the Municipality of Geroskipou, as it uses a number of incorrect figures, evaluates various indicators arbitrarily, downplays or suppresses positive findings, while overstating those it considers negative through misguided comments.
- Scenario A of the Techno-Economic Study on Local Government Reform (the compulsory merger of the Municipality of Geroskipou with the Municipality of Paphos) does not have the support of our local community and is categorically rejected.
- As is evident from the study itself, there is an alternative and, in our view, better and more beneficial option for the area, namely the merger of the Municipality of Geroskipou with neighbouring communities (Scenario B).
- In the merger scenarios, not all of the criteria that the study itself regards as fundamental for determining mergers were taken into account, resulting in distortions.
- Nevertheless, an objective analysis of the population, geographic, economic and administrative criteria and the indicators assessing the economic and administrative viability set out in the study demonstrates the capacity of the Municipality of Geroskipou to meet the requirements of Scenario B.
- The reality, in other words, is there and reveals that the municipality resulting from Scenario B (the merger of Geroskipou with neighbouring communities) is a viable and self-sufficient municipality, both economically and administratively. It will improve the region’s economies of scale and generate annual savings of more than one million euros.
The Municipality of Geroskipou will make all necessary representations and take all necessary steps to convince the decision-making bodies of the correctness of choosing Scenario B of the Ministry of the Interior’s study (the Municipality of Geroskipou and neighbouring communities).
A Call to the Residents of Geroskipou for Mass Participation in the Geroskipou Municipality-Wide Protest
The Municipality of Geroskipou calls on the residents of Geroskipou to turn out in force at the Municipality-Wide Protest, which will take place on Wednesday 23 October at 6.00 p.m., in front of the town hall, in order to send a resounding message to the decision-making centres in view of the discussion on the reform of Local Government and the reduction in the number of municipalities.
Geroskipou categorically rejects the arbitrary abolition of the municipality from the map of Local Government and its conversion into a municipal district of the Municipality of Pafos, given that there is another, and in our view better, alternative option (the merger of the Municipality of Geroskipou with neighbouring communities).
The creator of detective Kluftinger, Jürgen Banscherus, in Geroskipou today
Detective Kluftinger needs no introduction. He is the most famous little detective in the world and, for years, the beloved hero of millions of children who solve thrilling detective mysteries together with him.
Jürgen Banscherus, the creator of the popular detective Kluftinger, is coming to Paphos for a one-off appearance to share with young readers all the latest news of the irresistible Kluftinger!
We invite each and every one of you today, Friday, 4 October 2019, at 5:30 p.m., at Geroskipou Square, to meet him in person!
Have you read the latest adventure of the ingenious detective Kluftinger? The author Jürgen Banscherus is waiting to reveal his secrets to you and to solve a “detective mystery” together.
Bring with you: keen powers of observation, sharp perception, a good memory, instinct, imagination, but above all a willingness to play, and come and help Kluftinger crack this case too.
After the event, the author will sign books for the young readers and aspiring detectives.
Interpretation into Greek will be provided.
The event is organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou, the PARGA bookshops and METAICHMIO Publications.
Art Exhibition – Visual Art Exhibition
«A Sense of Cyprus»
Art Exhibition at the Geroskipou Municipal Art Gallery, APOTHIKI
The Municipality of Geroskipou presents the art exhibition «A Sense of Cyprus» by local artists at the Geroskipou Municipal Art Gallery, «APOTHIKI», 5 Kerkyras Street, on 5 October 2019 at 20:00.
Six artists, six different forms of expression, bring together their creations, drawn from their personal experiences and their connection with the nature of our island. Ina Kritioti and Fotoulla Kyprianou capture magical landscapes and moments of the island through their lens, while Christine Steinberg-Mund, Kiara Tsokkou Timm and Alison Leggat take us on a journey through their own brushstrokes, and Urania Panagi Varnava expresses the beauty of Cypriot nature through her clay.
Inspired by the light of the Mediterranean, the colours and scents of Cypriot nature and its landscapes, each artist creates in her own way and with her own unique expression, producing distinctive works of art.
From canvas to clay, from paint to photography, each work holds its own treasure and story, drawn and inspired individually from the beauties of the island and the artist’s experiences. Each artist offers her own ‘personal touch’ with a different expression, technique and material, contributing to and presenting the final, diverse result of this visual art exhibition.
Opening on 5 October 2019 at 8 pm.
The exhibition will run until 15 October 2019.
Monday – Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am- 1 pm / 3pm-7pm
‘A Sense of Cyprus’
Visual Art Exhibition at the Municipal Art Gallery of Geroskipou, ‘ Apothiki’
The municipality of Geroskipou is presenting the visual art exhibition ‘Α Sense of Cyprus’ by local artists at the Municipal Art Gallery ‘ Apothiki.’ Kerkyras Street, no. 5, on the 5th of October 2019 at 20:00.
Six local artist with six different styles have come together to combine their creativity and personal experiences to connect with the nature of the island. Ina Kritiotis and Fotoulla Kyprianou captured with their lenses magical places and moments from the island, while Christine Steinberg -Mund, Kiara Tsokkou Timm and Alison Leggat travel the viewer with their own brushstrokes whereas Urania Panagi Varnava expresses the beauty of the island with her clay.
Inspired by the Mediterranean light, the colors and flavours of the Cyprus nature and landscape, each artist creates with her own unique style and expression one of a kind works of art.
From canvas to clay, from paints to photography each art work reveals its own story and treasure, inspired separately from the beauties of the island and own experiences. Each artist expresses and offers her own ‘personal touch’ with different expressions, techniques and mediums in order to contribute and present to the final and diverse result to the exhibition.
The opening will take place on the 5 October 2019 at 8 pm.
The exhibition will last until 15 October 2019
Opening hours:
Monday -Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am -1pm / 3pm-7pm
NOTIFICATION (Article 92a of the Municipalities Law)
ABANDONED VEHICLES/OBJECTS
NOTIFICATION (Article 92a of the Municipalities Law)
The owners of the vehicles/objects listed below, which have been classified as abandoned by the Municipal Council of Geroskipou, are called upon to remove them within four weeks from the date of publication of this notification. Otherwise, the Municipality of Geroskipou will proceed to remove them, after which they will be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the legislation (Article 92A of the Municipalities Law).
Ag. Sergiou: HBX018, HKK793, YC54CVA, KNW408 Zoppou Park: KPR503, Xanthis: EKH434, Keryneias: HPT205, EMZ231, KUP307, Sotiri Ppalazarou: KAB796, HNX893, Koloni: EXM724, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover, EYN274, Land Rover Discovery, Adonidos: KBX695, white Mazda, white Mitsubishi Lancer, white Proton, Vasili Michailidi: ITN 988, Arch. Makariou, Kosmo Plast area: KKM 620, ZKQW888, Nissan Navara, EBX774, Nissan Navara HKB, KQZ818, black Nissan Navara, MXK 089, KKH552, KHR570, BBD323, EAE936, KHR250, HHK616, HNN756, EEY667, BAM206, EYT650, HAT436, Nissan Terrano, Koroivou: DAT750, AAN991, BAT650, KLW385, ETB247, ENB269, EKA188, DAT730, ETA620, HEP419, KZF374, ETX605, HBT674, HEB223, EYM188, HXM643, EZH015, SF583, AAM355, bus, HBN917, Industrial area: KHV054, EXP936, ENN249, green Mazda Demio, black Range Rover, KHQ085, MEA098, RV613, Opel, Ford, KXZ599, white Opel Corsa, IZA255, KCU574, EAZ297, KIL, J3LXJ, HZT974, EEY424, EMX751, KQX129, KSA039, KUB199, HMB981, ETA834, blue Mercedes, AAF244, KVC805, KWB130, HPB708, Boat, Agias Eirinis: HNZ482, Kyklaminou: black Toyota Starlet, white Mercedes van, KPM665, Ag. Andreou: Isuzu Trooper (2), Petri Stefani: ABQ204, EMN681, EHE027, HNT943, AA28913, Nissan Patrol (3), Isaak & Solomou: KPT055, HMN352, Vyronos: KRC841, KAZ477, Ag. Pente: grey-black Audi, Rigainis: green VW, Saab, AAF 300, Andrea Tsielepou: KKR807, KRF490, Elpidos: KAZ620, Andrea Stylianou: EYX404, Arch. Makariou: KJQ004, HTN293, HMH189, DAC990, HHE530, KKV396, KZF645, HEZ457, MYM766, ETZ768, BBC716, CAA874, KRP111, SM970, MAM001, KKH527, black Renault Clio, EHH673, KBT960, HHP615, HPX659, ABB586, MPE776, KJB553, KSU679, WA970, SY068, KNX445, Stasinou: EMZ231, KUP307, Diagorou: HAE008, Griva Digeni: KEP735, Loizou Nikolaou: EPK553, HZZ429, various machinery.
For any vehicles/objects that have already been removed, please disregard the above notification.
For further information/clarification, please contact the Municipal Traffic Police on 26962324.
ABANDONED VEHICLES/OBJECTS
NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 92Α OF THE MUNICIPALITIES LAW
The owners of the properties on the following streets are hereby informed: Zoppos Park car park, Ag. Sergiou, Xanthis, Kerynias, Sotiri Papalazarou, Koloni area, Adonidos, Vasili Michailidi, Archiepiskopou Makariou, Koroivou, industrial area, Ag. Eirinis, Kyklaminou, Ag. Andreou, Petri Stefani, Isaak & Solomou, Ag. Pente, Rigainis, Andrea Tsielepou, Elpidos, Andrea Stylianou, Arch. Makariou (Kosmo Plast area), Stasinou, Diagorou, Griva Digeni, Loizou Nikolaou, within which abandoned vehicles/objects are located, that in accordance with Article 92Α of the Municipalities Law, these vehicles, which have remained in the above private spaces for more than three weeks, have been characterized by the Municipal Council as abandoned and have passed into the possession of the Municipality.
In the event that these vehicles are not moved from the above spaces within four weeks from the date of the present notice, then the Municipal Council has the authority to dispose of them in accordance with the provisions of the applicable legislation.
For further information/clarification, interested persons should contact the Traffic Service of the Municipality of Geroskipou on telephone number 26962324.