Legislative and administrative solutions for refugee property titles

On October 13, 2026, the Parliamentary Committee on Refugees discussed solutions to long-standing issues regarding property titles for displaced persons residing in Zigi and Mari, as well as those in housing developments not formally classified as refugee settlements. Members of Parliament expressed satisfaction with the Ministry of Interior's proactive response to these grievances.

To address the legislative gap for residences built after 1974 near refugee settlements, the Committee plans to submit a legislative proposal for approval. Regarding housing units in Zigi, the Ministry of Interior will present a proposal to the Council of Ministers next week. Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou also addressed the decades-long issue of the Mari community, noting that a March 2025 Council of Ministers decision now provides €50,000 in financial assistance to families who have not completed housing construction on plots granted in Zigi, accounting for rising costs. Furthermore, eligible beneficiaries are now permitted to transfer their housing rights to their children, provided the children meet the criteria set by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Service.