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New Housing Plan Announced for Students

Published February 18, 2026, 12:27

Minister of Interior Konstantinos Ioannou announced a new housing plan for students, aiming to increase the availability of housing units. The plan provides for the construction of a new type of accommodation units, with reduced space requirements and flexibility in parking specifications. The units will be able to accommodate up to ten students and must be located within one kilometer of a university institution. The plan allows for the construction of units in autonomous developments or in combination with other uses, as well as the change of use of existing buildings.