In a particularly emotional atmosphere, the workers on the beaches of the Municipality of Ayia Napa, today, Thursday, September 24, 2026, bid farewell to their boss, and the Municipality's beach inspector, Mr. Dimitris Pateras, on the occasion of his retirement.
Mr. Floros Flourentzou, on behalf of all his colleagues, awarded Mr. Dimitris Pateras an honorary plaque, as a small token of gratitude and recognition for his many years of service, his valuable contribution, but also for everything he taught them, the guidance and support he generously offered them all these years.
In his farewell speech, Mr. Flourentzou expressed the deep appreciation and warm thanks of all the workers on the beaches of the Municipality of Ayia Napa to Mr. Pateras, underlining the impeccable cooperation they had with him.
As he characteristically mentioned, Mr. Pateras was a man who always stood by everyone, especially in difficult and demanding moments. With his experience, composure and determination, he faced and brought to an end every difficult situation, contributing decisively to the smooth and effective operation of the beaches of the Municipality.
At the same time, special mention was made of the human side of Mr. Pateras, as, beyond being a boss and collaborator, he was a steady and supportive presence for everyone. “You were more than a father to us,” said Mr. Flourentzou, capturing in the most vivid way the special bond that had developed over the years between Mr. Pateras and his subordinates. Finally, he wished him health, happiness and every success in the new page of his life that opens after his retirement.
Deeply moved, Mr. Dimitris Pateras took the floor and spoke with particular emotion about the difficult moment of farewell. As he stated characteristically, the day had arrived that he never wanted to come, the day that he would have to say goodbye to the people with whom he shared so many years of common path, cooperation and daily effort.
He warmly thanked all his colleagues for the impeccable cooperation, trust and support they have offered him over the years, emphasizing that their support and teamwork were decisive factors in enabling him to meet the requirements and carry out the difficult and demanding task he had undertaken.
With obvious emotion, he expressed his pride in all the beach workers, emphasizing that their effort, professionalism, dedication and dedication constitute an important resource for the continued good functioning of the beaches and the provision of quality services to the residents and visitors of Ayia Napa.
At the same time, he encouraged them to continue working with the same zeal, responsibility and dedication, remaining united and always giving their best for the good of the Beaches Department and the Municipality of Ayia Napa in general.
In a particularly personal and moving statement, Mr. Pateras asked his colleagues to forgive him if at any time, in his effort to meet the increased demands and workload, he upset or hurt them. As he stated, this was never done intentionally, but always through his anxiety to get the job done properly and out of the love and interest he had for them, the Department and the Municipality.
In closing, with obvious emotion, he thanked them for everything they experienced and shared together, noting that he will forever keep the joys, the beautiful but also the difficult moments in his heart.
