New day center for the elderly opens in Cyprus

Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou inaugurated the new Andreas Sofokleous Day Center for the Elderly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The facility aims to provide support and foster social participation for senior citizens.

During the ceremony, Pavlou highlighted that the government's priorities for the elderly are focused on dignified living, autonomy, and healthy aging. These objectives are central components of the First National Strategy for Active Aging 2025-2030 and the accompanying Action Plan 2025-2027. The official emphasized that the Ministry of Social Welfare supports such structures through state aid programs, stressing the necessity of collaboration with local authorities and non-governmental organizations to better address the needs of community members.

The initiative reflects a broader commitment to long-term care and lifelong learning for the elderly population in Cyprus. The government intends to continue these partnerships to ensure that individuals of all ages retain the ability to contribute to society and maintain a high standard of living.