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Blind Individuals Deprived of Allowance, Organization Denounces 'Elimination' of Blindness

Published March 17, 2026, 12:36
Blind Individuals Deprived of Allowance, Organization Denounces 'Elimination' of Blindness

The Pan Cypriot Organization of the Blind reports that the examination of applications for the blind allowance has stopped since September, resulting in 15 blind individuals being deprived of the €382 monthly allowance granted since 1996. The organization argues that the abolition of the allowance will save €8 million, but will lead to the gradual disappearance of blind people from government support. Furthermore, it denounces that the blind are also deprived of the special domestic electricity rate provided for by European legislation. The organization calls on Parliament to reject the bill abolishing the allowance and plans a protest rally outside the Presidential Palace.