Cyprus to provide one-time cost-of-living bonus to over 53,000 beneficiaries

The Cypriot Welfare Benefits Management Service announced that a one-time emergency payment of €200 will be issued to over 53,000 beneficiaries on November 20, 2026. This measure, aimed at mitigating the impact of high inflation, was officially approved by the Council of Ministers on September 30. The total cost of the initiative is estimated at approximately €11 million.

Christos Diomidis, spokesperson for the service, confirmed that the aid is allocated per family and is not cumulative for individuals falling into multiple categories. For low-income pensioner couples, the amount will be split, with each receiving €100. If only one spouse is a beneficiary, the full €200 will be paid. Eligible recipients include public assistance recipients, individuals with disabilities receiving transport allowances, adult beneficiaries of the Guaranteed Minimum Income, families receiving pensioner allowances, and families with three or more children.

The payment will be processed automatically via existing social payment systems without the need for additional applications. Alongside this measure, officials are finalizing a separate support scheme for vulnerable cancer patients, with further updates expected regarding disability benefit adjustments and retroactive payments.