President Christodoulides meets with elderly welfare organizations

On Monday, November 2, 2026, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, held a formal meeting with representatives from the Elderly Parliament and the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PSE). The primary focus of the discussion was the enhancement of support mechanisms and social welfare policies specifically targeting the elderly population.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou emphasized the government's commitment to placing human needs at the center of social policy, with a particular focus on senior citizens. The participants highlighted the importance of inter-agency cooperation to ensure that elderly individuals receive care that respects their dignity and acknowledges their historical contributions to the state and their families. Ilias Dimitriou, President of the Elderly Parliament, praised the President’s ongoing interest in the volunteer sector and described the outcome of the meeting as positive.

The administration signaled its intent to continue expanding support efforts, noting that previous policy changes have already been implemented to improve the lives of the elderly. The government intends to maintain close collaboration with the PSE to further refine these services in the future.