The Municipality of Ierokipia is pleased to announce that it has been honoured by the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE).

Specifically, it will be presented with two awards: the “Green City of Cyprus” award for the project «Use of recycled water from the Urban Wastewater Treatment Plant during a period of water scarcity for the maintenance and supplementation of green areas in the coastal area of the Municipality of Ierokipia», in the category «Water Resources Management», and the «Green City of Cyprus» award for the project «Maintenance and supplementation with new trees and plants of the green areas in the coastal area of Geroskipou during a period of water scarcity», in the category «Green Areas – Urban Biodiversity».

With this award, our Municipality is automatically included in the “Network of Green Cities & Communities” created by CYCERE.

The Municipality of Geroskipou informs all natural and legal persons operating within the municipal boundaries of Ierokipia (Geroskipou, Konia, Timi, Agia Marinouda and Acheleia), or whose company has its registered office within the municipal boundaries, that the annual Refuse Collection Fee and Professional Tax have been imposed, in accordance with the decision of the Municipal Council dated 08 December 2025.

Classification of Business Premises

For the first time, a unified taxation system is being applied, classifying all business premises according to the type, activity and current use of each premises.

Submission of Objections

Businesses wishing to have their premises reassessed or reclassified may submit an objection.

Objections will be accepted only after completion of the special form, which is available:

• at the Financial Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou, and
• at the Citizen Service Offices in each Municipal District.

Each objection must obligatorily be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

• Certificate of the number of registered employees from the Social Insurance Office, and
• VAT returns for one year and/or
• Auditor’s Certificate of the business’s turnover

Objections that are not fully substantiated will not be accepted.

The final date for the submission of objections is set for 15 February 2026.

The annual taxes are payable by 28^th February 2026. From 01^st March 2026, a surcharge of 10% will be imposed on outstanding amounts.

“Dormant Companies”

For the definition of “dormant companies”, the relevant Circular of the Inland Revenue Department dated 30.1.2014 is adopted. The evidence that must be submitted for a legal person to be classified as “dormant” is as follows:

• A certificate (on a special form) from the approved Auditor who signs the Auditors’ Report on the company’s financial statements, confirming that the company remained dormant for the specific year, based on the interpretation given by the Inland Revenue Department in its relevant circular dated 30.1.2014.
• In cases where the company has not prepared financial statements, the above Certificate should be signed by an independent approved Accountant/Auditor or an independent licensed Lawyer.
• The special form is available at the Financial Department of the Municipality, at the Citizen Service Offices in each Municipal District and on the Municipality’s website.

The final date for the submission of objections is set for 15^th February 2026.

The annual taxes are payable by 28^th February 2026. From 01^st March 2026, a surcharge of 10% will be imposed on outstanding amounts.

The Municipality of Geroskipou informs all taxpayers that the Refuse Collection Fee for the year 2025 has been imposed in accordance with the decision of the Municipal Council dated 08 December 2025.

The Refuse Collection Fees are payable by 28^th February 2026. From 01^st March 2026, a surcharge of 10% will be imposed on the outstanding fees.

For the year 2025, the following household fees apply:

Submission of Objections

Beneficiaries of reduced household fees, in accordance with the Municipality’s Social Policy, must compulsorily provide the necessary supporting documents, as set out in the table below.

Objections will be accepted only after completion of the special form, which is available:

• at the Financial Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou
• at the Citizen Service Offices in each Municipal District
• on the Municipality’s website

Objections that are not fully documented will not be accepted.

The deadline for the submission of objections is set as 15^th February 2026.

Thursday, 29 January 2026

As part of the public lecture programme «Ierokipeion Open University in Paphos», jointly organised by the Municipality of Ierokipia, the University of Cyprus and Radio Paphos, the third lecture of the 22^nd cycle will be held on Friday, 30 January 2026 at 7.00 p.m., in the Events Hall of the Geroskipou Multipurpose Centre.

The speaker of the lecture, entitled «Screens off – Books on! From the screen to learning»: Enhancing children’s cognitive, emotional and social development», will be Nasia Charalambous, Educator, Officer of the University of Cyprus and Scientific Head of the Children’s Department for Infancy, Early Childhood and Early School Age.

The lectures of the «Ierokipeion Open University» are open to the public and are broadcast live by Radio Paphos Pancyprian 93.7 and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of the presentations, the audience, as well as the listeners of Radio Paphos Pancyprian, may take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Communication sponsors: «Politis» newspaper, UCY Voice 95,2

Information: 22894347/ 26961430

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

As part of the works to improve a section of Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, co-funded by the Municipalities of Pafos and Geroskipou, it is necessary to occupy part of the uphill lane of the avenue (along its northern side) in order to carry out the required works. Part of this lane will have to remain closed for a reasonable period of time, from its junction with Achepans Street to the junction of the avenue with Thasou Street (Konia).

It is noted that the two side streets mentioned above will remain operational: Thasou normally, and Achepans partially, since traffic will flow unhindered in the uphill lane, while in the downhill lane, from the point where the street meets Vasilikou Street up to the junction with the avenue under improvement, use will be permitted ONLY by ambulances. Access uphill towards Konia and the wider area will be possible ONLY via the motorway exit for Konia.

The works will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday 29/01/2026 and will be completed in approximately three months from the start date.

To avoid any inconvenience to the public, a Traffic Management Plan has been prepared to minimise the impact on the road network. Traffic arrangements will be adjusted accordingly as the works progress.

Drivers are kindly requested to use the parallel roads to avoid traffic congestion and inconvenience.

We assure the public that every possible effort will be made to cause the least possible disruption during the execution of this important project, and we ask for their cooperation and understanding.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

As part of the «THALEIA» Cohesion Policy programme 2021-2027 and the Environment Department’s programme «Reduction of municipal solid waste from coastal hotel units and related waste-producing sites in the districts of Limassol and Paphos», the Municipality of Ierokipia today (28/1) took delivery of a new refuse collection vehicle.

The programme aims at separation at source and the separate collection of waste (paper, plastic, metal and organic waste), promoting sustainable waste management and reducing the quantities that end up in landfill sites.

The vehicle is of state-of-the-art specifications, with innovative compaction systems, and uses environmentally friendly technologies, aiming, in the future, at the separate collection of organic waste.

The Municipality of Ierokipia is committed to a cleaner and more sustainable future, contributing in practical terms to practices that favour the circular economy.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

An agreement for the restoration of the swimming pool of the Tassos Papadopoulos Geroskipou Olympic Swimming Pool was signed today (27/1) at the Ierokipia Municipal Hall.

The contractor for the project, at a cost of €493,854 plus VAT, is the company Karpozilos Constructions & Developers Ltd. The cost of the restoration will be covered in full by the Cyprus Sport Organisation.

The project includes the demolition and removal of all the metal walls of the pool and the construction of new concrete walls, restoration works around the perimeter of the pool (channel), as well as on the floor around it, where standing water occurs; testing of the watertightness of the pool after the completion of all construction works and the installation of new liner-type materials; and various electromechanical works to restore and/or improve its operation.

The duration for carrying out the project is set at six (6) months from the date on which the works commence.