He accuses the deputy mayor responsible for unequal treatment., Charalambos Souyiannis, ownership of the historical “Astiko” café” in River. In a related Facebook post, the owners point out that, while other professionals on the island have been “served” in terms of outdoor space, this is not the case for their business, even though they have «requested the public space since February,» as they point out.
The post refers to promises that have not yet been fulfilled and to «equal treatment,» which, although it should be considered self-evident, remains unenforceable for this particular business. Finally, it highlights the contribution of “Astiko” to the island's economy, as a business that operates all year round and employs many young people.
Read the post:
«The month of June 8, on the eve of the three-day Holy Spirit holiday, since we have already missed the Easter and Labor Day celebrations, and although we requested the public space in February, we are still waiting, despite many promises.
While the entire island has been tidied up in terms of outdoor spaces, in Agia Pelagia, a few meters from the beach have been taken over, and the professionals are doing the right thing, of course, since we are a tourist island after all. Pergolas provide shade for visitors to the island, and the beaches are filled with sunbeds, umbrellas, and canteens from Kapsali to Routsouna.
For the municipal authorities and the deputy mayor responsible, it seems that all this does not apply to everyone. Our business, which operates all year round, employs several young people, contributes to the island's economy, and contributes to municipal revenues through its activities, still expects the obvious from the authorities, namely equal treatment.
We all judge and are judged, but the objective truth is one and it is obvious.»
