Limassol municipality awards contract for historic Thalassaki cafe

The Limassol Municipal Council, acting as the Tenders Board, has officially awarded the management contract for the historic "Thalassaki" cafe. The winning bid was submitted at €796,260 for an initial five-year period, with an option for a five-year renewal, equating to a monthly rent of €13,271. Operations are expected to commence within August 2026 to ensure the venue is reopened for public use.

The selection process involved significant controversy regarding the bidding pool. While "Kaspinas Group LTD" submitted a higher offer exceeding €1.26 million, the municipal council declared this bid invalid, citing failure to meet tender specifications and a lack of necessary documentation. Municipal council member Andreas Nikolaou stated that the decision was based on technical expert evaluations, leading the council to move to the second-highest bidder.

There is a discrepancy in the sources regarding the identity of the successful bidder: the report from "Elemesos" refers to the company "Ktima Dimosthenous LTD," while a subsequent report from the same outlet cites "Kouzina tis Eynis LTD." The municipal authorities have emphasized that the priority is the restoration of service for local families and residents, expecting the new management to adhere strictly to the established operational standards.