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Stalemate in Discussions over Refugee Fund in Cyprus

Published February 17, 2026, 14:24

Discussions continue in the Parliamentary Committee on Refugees regarding the bill for the National Fund for Loss of Use of Occupied Properties. Disagreements exist regarding the management and funding of the fund, with the Ministry of Finance proposing its integration into an existing agency and opposing the creation of an independent fund. AKEL proposes utilizing unspent funds to strengthen the fund and subsidize housing loans. MPs express concerns about the amount of money that property owners will receive, as well as the delay in preparing the regulations. Simultaneously, the new guide for the “Ktizo” scheme and the problems encountered in its implementation were discussed.