Tag: social policy

Support scheme to provide 1,000 families with new baby equipment

The Deputy Minister announced a support scheme for new baby equipment aimed at helping families with essential items for infants. The scheme will be available...

Large families claim €80m cut in support since 2012

Changes to family policy introduced after 2012 are at the centre of criticism from the Pancyprian Organisation of Large Families, which argues that reduced...

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...

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Three Cyprus fugitives featured on Europol’s most wanted list

Three men wanted by Cypriot authorities have been included...

Government prepares €10m recovery plan for livestock farmers

The government is preparing three support schemes worth a...

Education support staff suspend strike after ten days

Education support workers in Cyprus have ended their ten-day...

Cyprus monitors Greek moves on Great Sea Interconnector

Cyprus is closely monitoring Greece's actions concerning the Great...
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