The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that CYMEPA (Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association) carried out laboratory analyses of the seawater at Geroskipou’s “Blue Flag” awarded beaches (the Municipal Beach, the beach of the CTO Municipal Bathing Area, and the “Pachyammos 2” beach in front of the Ledra hotel).
The analysed seawater samples were classified as waters of “excellent quality”.
The Municipality of Geroskipou announces the results of the Architectural Competition it launched (Competition No. 18/2026) for the redevelopment of the Michalis Pavlides Sculpture Park in Geroskipou.
The Competition was organised in accordance with the regulations of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and drew keen interest from the architectural community, with twenty-two (22) entries submitted. These were evaluated by the Competition’s Jury on the basis of specific criteria.
1st Prize / €25,000
CHARALAMBOS ARISTODEMOU, AGNI DIMITRIOU, ILIAS ILIA, CHRISTINA ILIA, KONSTANTINOS KELPIS, MARIOS KYRIAKOU, PANAGIOTIS TSANGARIS, CHRISTINA CHARPA.
2nd Prize / €15,000
EVANGELOS POURNARAS.
3rd Prize / €10,000
KOMA ARCHITECTS L.L.C. (AIMILI KOUSTAI, ANDRES MACERA).
Honourable Mention / €3,000
CHRYSO ONISIFOROU, CHRISTOS PROUSI, ELENA MICHAOLA.
Honourable Mention / €3,000
MARINA AVOURI, GEORGIOS LAZARIDIS, MARGARITA MICHA, PETROS PAPADOPOULOS, ANNA TSOKA.
The architectural competition aimed to secure the best possible proposal in terms of architectural, spatial, technological, environmental, energy, economic and other parameters, and to entrust the architect awarded the 1st prize with the completion of the design and the delivery of the project.
The submitted designs will be exhibited in a hall, at a place and time to be announced shortly.
Written Statement by the Mayor of Geroskipou, Nikos Palios
“We are especially pleased that an effort spanning many months has reached its conclusion. The ultimate goal of the Municipality of Geroskipou is the optimal use and regeneration of 24,000 square metres, as this also includes the redesign of the existing car park.
The Municipality’s aim is to transform the space into a metropolitan park. To make it the largest green and recreational space in Geroskipou, enhancing the daily life and quality of life of residents.
Through the delivery of the project, prospects will also be created for connecting the central square of Geroskipou with the old silk mill, through the Michalis Pavlides Park, creating a unified, extended and continuous public space”.
An event condemning the treason and honouring the heroes of the Resistance was held today, on the grim anniversary of the Coup, co-organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou and the Fighters of the Resistance Association.
The event, which took place at the War Memorial in Geroskipou Square, began at 8:20 a.m., the hour the Coup was launched.
The programme included a memorial service led by the Very Reverend Archimandrite Odysseas Aspromallis, addresses by the Mayor of Geroskipou Nikos Palios and the Deputy Mayor of Geroskipou Andreas Siikkis, the recitation of a poem by Dinos Charalambous in memory of the heroes of the Resistance, and a brief address by the President of the Fighters of the Resistance Association, Leontios Filippou.
The event concluded with the laying of wreaths.
On 9 July 2026, an agreement was signed between the Mayor of Ierokipia, Nikos Palios, and Mr Grigoris Grigoriou, on behalf of the company L. Lambrou Agro Ltd, for the supply and maintenance of a self-contained shredding machine, with the aim of drastically reducing the volume of plant residues resulting from the pruning of trees and shrubs, significantly facilitating their management and contributing to the saving of resources and the production of material for natural recycling.
The value of the contract amounts to €34,640 plus VAT.
Delivery of the shredder by the contractor is scheduled for September.
The Municipality of Ierokipia is organising a camp for Year 6 children of the Primary Schools of Geroskipou, Konia and Timi.
The campers (47 in number), together with their leaders, departed yesterday, 6/7, for Pelendri and will return on 10/7.
The Municipality of Geroskipou Camp includes a rich programme of educational and recreational activities with full board. The greater part of the cost of running the programme is borne by the Municipality of Ierokipia as part of its social contribution.
On 3 July 2026, at the Geroskipou Municipal Hall, agreements were signed for the upgrade of parks in the municipal districts of Konia and Acheleia.
The first agreement was concluded with the company MMV Progress Ltd and concerns the supply and installation of new play equipment, as well as poured safety flooring, at the park on Thiseos Street in Konia, for the amount of €32,395 plus VAT.
The second agreement was concluded with the company Excelo Ltd and concerns the supply and installation of new play equipment, safety flooring from a synthetic grass system, as well as improvement works to an existing pitch, at the central park of Acheleia, for the amount of €36,840 plus VAT.
The duration of the upgrade works is set at three (3) months from the signing of the agreements.
The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that, due to technical works being carried out, Afroditis Street and part of Adonidos Street will remain closed during the period 06/07/2026 – 11/08/2026.
To facilitate residents of the area, and in particular those living along Adonidos Street, access to and from Michali Pavlidi Street has been arranged through temporary traffic measures.
Drivers and pedestrians are kindly asked to follow the construction signage and the temporary traffic arrangements that have been put in place, for their own safety and for the safe and smooth execution of the works.
The Safety and Health Engineer for the project on behalf of the Contractor is Ms Ioanna Lamprou, Civil Engineer, tel. 99616305.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we apologise for the temporary inconvenience.
The Municipality of Geroskipou informs the public that, in view of the commencement of works for the energy upgrade of the municipal building in the Agia Marinouda Municipal District, the building will remain closed to the public from 1 July 2026 until the completion of the works.
Residents wishing to make payments or carry out other transactions with the Municipality will be able to be served at the Municipality’s central cashier offices, at the Geroskipou Municipal Hall.
