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1. Marinos Mousiouttas: ''Fairness for today’s retirees, security for tomorrow’s pensioners''

Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Mousiouttas explains the government’s proposed pension reform to Kathimerini....

2. Landmark pension reform eyes January 2027 rollout with hikes up to 55%

A major overhaul of the Cypriot pension system is moving into its final legislative phases, promising tiered increases for all retirees when it takes effect on January 1, 2027....

3. Fewer children in Cyprus face poverty, but hardship remains unevenly spread

Cyprus has recorded a reduction in the number of children facing poverty or social exclusion over the past several years, though major social and economic gaps remain, according to a recent European Commission assessment....

4. More than 600 minors sought asylum in Cyprus in 2025, EU data shows

More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....

5. One in four children in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Around a quarter of children living in the European Union, close to 20 million across its 27 member states, are currently exposed to the risk of poverty or social exclusion, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina said on Monday in Brussels....

6. Strangers step in while government fails to act

A 21-year-old mother in Paphos found herself in an impossible situation, struggling to care for her two young children, aged three years and 11 months. With no resources and no immediate help from official channels, Kyriaki turned to the community and found an outpouring of support....

7. Cyprus defies Europe’s housing crisis with spacious homes and low costs

Cyprus ranks at, or near, the extremes of several key housing indicators, often outperforming the EU average and even many comparable Mediterranean countries....

8. One in three Cypriots struggles on low income

Nearly one in three people in Cyprus is living on a low income, and about one in seven is at risk of poverty, according to new figures released Monday by the Statistical Service....

9. Child abuse in occupied territories up 900% over 10 years

Child abuse in the occupied territories has skyrocketed over the past decade, rising 900%, while the number of children drawn into crime has climbed 170% over the last five years, a lawyer and children’s rights advocate said Thursday....

10. Children in occupied area schools reportedly fainting from hunger, opposition warns

An opposition politician in occupied Cyprus has warned that children in schools across the areas are fainting from hunger, underscoring growing concerns over the deepening economic crisis and rising cost of living in the region....

11. Katharine, Duchess of Kent, dies at 92

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. She passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family....

12. President of Disabled People's Organization: Disability in Cyprus means destitution

People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....

13. Fewer kids getting vaccinated worldwide, experts warn Cyprus not immune

Fewer children around the world are getting vaccinated, and health experts say that’s putting millions of young lives at risk, even in countries like Cyprus, where coverage is still high....

14. Cyprus sees drop in child poverty rate, ranks second lowest in EU

About 26,000 children in Cyprus were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024, accounting for 14.8% of the country’s child population, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency....

15. Abandoned baby found alive next to trash bins in Alimos (video)

A six-month-old baby was found abandoned next to garbage bins in the Athens suburb of Alimos on Tuesday afternoon, in a heartbreaking discovery by the Greek police....

16. Cyprus beggars may not be what they seem

It’s something most of us see on a regular basis: people begging at traffic lights, outside supermarkets, or near busy squares. But what many don’t realize is that behind some of these outstretched hands, there may be something much darker going on....

17. Meritocracy, privilege, and the Cypriot dream: Reflections on the English School controversy

Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....

18. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

19. The International Ombudsman Institute: Advocating for fairness and justice across Europe

The International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) is a global organization that brings together over 200 Ombudsman offices from more than 100 countries. ...

20. Teachers sound alarm over hungry students in schools

Primary school teachers in Cyprus are raising concerns about children coming to school hungry, with some students lacking even a simple sandwich to get through the day....

21. European Court ruling hits Cyprus over refugee return case

The past week has been a striking blow to the politics of Nikos Nouris, his supporters, and potential successors....

22. Poverty line for family of 4 in occupied Cyprus at 27,402 TL (€953)

The Turkish Cypriot Civil Servants' union (KTAMS) has set the poverty line for a family of four at 27,402 Turkish liras (approximately €953), according to a recent study....

23. Cyprus ranks second in EU for workers unable to afford vacations

Cyprus recorded the second-largest share of workers unable to afford vacations in 2022 among EU member states, with 25% of its workforce affected, according to an analysis of Eurostat data by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)....

24. ''We envision transforming people's lives for the better''

The Cleanthus Foundation aims to enhance the lives of those in need and make a positive impact on society through its programs and funding initiatives. ...

25. 153,000 people struggle with low incomes and high living costs

The share of Cyprus' population at risk of poverty or social exclusion remained steady at 16.7% in 2023, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). This means that approximately 153,000 people in Cyprus are struggling with low incomes and high living costs....

26. 31,000 children in Cyprus below poverty line

The percentage of children at or below the poverty line in Cyprus stood at 18.1% in 2022, equivalent to around 31 thousand children according to Eurostat......

27. 800 divorces annually, 35,000 single parents, and outdated benefits

The Human Rights Committee of the Parliament convened today, shedding light on critical issues affecting single-parent families in Cyprus....

28. France 24: Choosing between heating and eating

A recently released report from the French charity Secours Catholique underscores the alarming rise in poverty numbers, with a record one million people seeking assistance in 2022, up from 780,000 the previous year. ...

29. Abraham’s Tinderbox

I’ll begin by clearly condemning Hamas and its terrorist thugs and express grief at the horrors inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October....

30. Children in Cyprus in jeopardy as 31,000 at risk of poverty

In 2022, 24.7% (almost 20 million) of the children (aged less than 18 years) in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU. In Cyprus, this percentage stood at 18.1% (about 31 thousand children)....