Cabinet approves €50,000 emergency aid for Liopetri river fishermen

On Wednesday, the Cypriot Cabinet approved an emergency financial support package totaling €50,000 for professional fishermen operating at the Liopetri river fishing shelter. Announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, the funding is scheduled to be distributed in 2026. This measure serves as compensation for the prolonged operational difficulties and financial disruptions caused by ongoing redevelopment and infrastructure works at the site. The aid is intended to mitigate the economic impact of restrictions imposed on fishermen throughout the construction period. This decision is framed as part of a broader government initiative to support small-scale professional fishing within coastal communities. No additional dates for specific distribution phases have been provided at this time.