On July 26, 2026, the Cypriot Council of Ministers officially approved a new policy to provide home care services to mothers and spouses of missing persons and victims without requiring complex bureaucratic procedures. This decision follows persistent advocacy from Christos Christofidis, a member of parliament from the AKEL party, who had been pushing for the measure within the Committee on Refugees and Victims.

The initiative is designed to provide both practical and symbolic relief to the families who have suffered due to the events of the 1974 tragedy. By removing red tape, the government aims to ensure that these individuals receive essential welfare support more efficiently and with greater dignity. The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare confirmed the approval in a letter to Christofidis, who publicly acknowledged the ministry's positive response to the long-standing request.

This policy change is intended to better support those still affected by the aftermath of the 1974 conflict, recognizing the ongoing challenges faced by aging mothers and spouses of the victims. No further legislative hurdles are mentioned, as the executive branch has already greenlit the implementation of the simplified service delivery.