Tag: social policy

Pension increase of up to 50% for low-income pensioners

Low-income pensioners in Cyprus could see increases of up to 50% under the planned pensions reform, according to Labour Minister Marinos Moushiouttas. Speaking on Omega...

Cyprus below EU average in poverty risk

Cyprus poverty risk is recorded at 15.8% of the population under the baseline scenario, according to a new study published by the European Commission’s...

Pancyprian Organization of the Blind opposes new disability legislation

Strong opposition from disability advocates The Pancyprian Organization of the Blind (POT) has expressed strong opposition to the recently passed disability law in Cyprus, describing it...

Concerns raised over government suspension of blind allowance

Government halts blind allowance applications The Pancyprian Organization of the Blind (POB) has raised concerns over the government’s suspension of the blind allowance, which began...

Cyprus allocates limited funding to social policy

Only a small share of GDP is directed towards social policy in Cyprus, according to new data highlighted by the Cyprus Paraplegics Organisation (OPAK)....

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