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The European Commission has put forward a proposal to grant Cyprus €9.2 million through the EU Solidarity Fund to support recovery efforts after the destructive wildfires that swept through parts of Limassol and Paphos in July 2025.
The fires claimed two lives, forced many people from their homes, and destroyed close to 900 private properties. According to the Commission, some schools and medical facilities also had to scale back operations because of the damage caused by the disaster.
The funding would help repair essential infrastructure, including electricity, water supply, wastewater systems, telecommunications networks, and transport services. Cyprus has already received an advance payment of €2.3 million.
The proposed allocation forms part of a €144 million assistance package covering Cyprus, Spain, and Romania, announced Monday by the EU executive.
Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto said the package reflects the European Union’s commitment to supporting citizens affected by natural disasters.
Created in 2002, the EU Solidarity Fund has distributed more than €10 billion in aid following 147 disasters across 25 EU member states and six accession countries. The fund operates through the EU’s Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, which exists outside the bloc’s standard budget spending limits. Any release of funds must still receive approval from both the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
