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Cyprus: DISY President Calls for Increased Child Allowance and Student Grant

Published February 13, 2026, 14:20
Cyprus: DISY President Calls for Increased Child Allowance and Student Grant

The President of DISY (Democratic Rally), Annita Dimitriou, is calling for an immediate increase in child allowance and student grants for low-income families. Ms. Dimitriou emphasizes the need for substantial support for low-wage families, describing the request as a long-standing position of the party. She also recalls that DISY, through amendments to the tax reform, had supported the middle class, but low-income families remained outside this support. DISY urges the government to fully respond to the request, avoiding half-measures and submitting bills to increase both allowances. Ms. Dimitriou points out that the government must move forward immediately with the implementation of these measures, as they are a critical need for vulnerable population groups.