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Signing of Contracts with a Banking Institution for a Loan to Purchase the Plot of the Old Silk Factory / Former Paphos KEN

On Tuesday, 23 November 2021, a contract was signed with Astrobank for a loan of 2.5 million euros, for the purchase by the Municipality of Geroskipou of the plot of the old silk factory / former Paphos KEN.

 

Plot no. 674, with a total area of 26,757 sq.m., lies just 300 m north of the Square. It is the only open space of comparable size remaining within the urban fabric of Geroskipou. It represents a vital reserve for the town, and the aim is to develop it appropriately following studies and dialogue with residents.

“IEROKIPEION FREE UNIVERSITY IN PAPHOS” “Cyprus in the Revolution of 1821”

 

 

 

The second lecture of the 18th Year of the “Ierokipeion Free University in Paphos” will take place on Friday, 26 November 2021 at 7.00 p.m., at the Events Hall of the Geroskipou Multipurpose Centre.

The theme of the lecture has a commemorative character, as it concerns the Revolution of 1821 and, more specifically, the role and participation of Cyprus in it. The speaker will be the former Ambassador of Cyprus to Greece, Mr Giorgos Georgis, Professor of History and Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at Neapolis University Paphos.

The lectures of the “Ierokipeion Free University” are open to the public and are broadcast live on Radio Paphos 93.7 and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of the presentations, both the public present and the listeners of Radio Paphos may take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Media sponsors: “Politis” newspaper, UCY Voice 95.2

Information: 22894305/ 26960857

 

 

 

Projects worth 28.5 million euros for the Municipality of Geroskipou over the past 8 years

 

This morning the President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiades, inaugurated the connecting road between Geroskipou and the seaside kiosks (Marios Tokas Avenue), in the presence of state officials, local authorities and a large crowd, following a blessing service conducted by the Metropolitan of Paphos, Georgios.
In his address, the President of the Republic referred, among other things, to the municipalities of Paphos, expressing his satisfaction with the organisation they have demonstrated. As he noted, the projects they had proposed to date were mature projects ready for execution, which is why they show the highest absorption rate in relation to their budgets and the projects announced.
With regard to the Municipality of Geroskipou, Mr Anastasiades spoke of projects amounting to 28.5 million euros over the past eight years, which have either been completed, are under way, or have been set in motion.
Among these, as he noted, are:
The construction of the road network linking Paphos Airport with the Municipal Beach,
The expansion of the Kindergarten,
The upgrading and construction of sports facilities,
The Regional Medical Centre “Christoforos Chatzilambris”, currently under construction,
Development projects worth 17.5 million euros concerning the second phase of Archbishop Makarios Avenue, the construction of the junction of Makarios Avenue and Ippokratous Street, the upgrading of the traditional core of the Municipality, and the section of the Geroskipou Northern Bypass currently under construction – up to the boundary of the Paphos municipal limits, which will be completed in early 2022.
The construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Kinyras Street with the second bypass, which is at the stage of tender award and has been assigned to the Municipality, the President of the Republic said, along with the preparation of a study for the upgrading of the remaining section of Makarios Avenue up to the boundary of Kolone.
Finally, he warmly thanked everyone for the close cooperation they enjoy, stressing that the government will always stand by their side.

 

 

Opening Lecture of the “Ierokipeion Open University in Paphos” (29/10)

«IEROKIPEION OPEN UNIVERSITY IN PAPHOS»

Opening Lecture of the 18th Cycle

The «Ierokipeion Open University in Paphos», jointly organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou, the University of Cyprus and Radio Paphos, opens its doors for the 18th cycle of lectures. A dynamic and engaging cycle of lectures invites Paphos residents of all ages to a fruitful dialogue on the pressing issues that concern our society today.
The opening lecture will be given on Friday 29 October 2021 at 7.00 p.m., in the Events Hall of the Geroskipou Multipurpose Centre, by Professor Leondios Kostrikis of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus, on the topic: «Vaccination against Covid-19 and the upcoming mutations of the SARS-Cov-2 virus».
The lectures of the «Ierokipeion Open University» are open to the public and broadcast live on Radio Paphos nationwide on 93.7 and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. Following the presentations, the public, as well as the nationwide listeners of Radio Paphos, can take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Media sponsors: «Politis» newspaper, UCY Voice 95.2

Information: 22894305/ 26960857

Ierokipeion – 18th Cycle

INAUGURATION OF THE GEROSKIPOU LINK ROAD & SEAFRONT KIOSKS


Thursday, 21 October 2021

INAUGURATION OF THE GEROSKIPOU LINK ROAD & SEAFRONT KIOSKS

The official handover of the vertical road connecting the historic centre of
Geroskipou with the seafront (Mariou Toka Avenue), as well as of the
seafront kiosks erected at the Geroskipou Municipal Beach, will
take place on Friday, 29 October 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

The inauguration will be performed by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos
Anastasiades. The inauguration ceremony will be preceded by a blessing service conducted by the
Most Reverend Metropolitan of Pafos, Mr Georgios.

Ceremony Venue: Entrance of Mariou Toka Avenue (next to the Airport Avenue roundabout)

Announcement

The Municipality of Geroskipou wishes to inform the public that the Refuse Collection Service will operate as normal tomorrow, 01 October 2021.

The offices and other departments of the Municipality will remain closed due to the public holiday.

 

 

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