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Deputy Ministry: Information on 'Termination of Allowance' for Blind Individuals is Incorrect

Published March 18, 2026, 14:10
Deputy Ministry: Information on 'Termination of Allowance' for Blind Individuals is Incorrect

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare denies information about the termination of the allowance for blind individuals, emphasizing that the allowance continues smoothly and applications are being processed as usual. Currently, 1,995 beneficiaries receive the €382 monthly allowance, and 88 new beneficiaries have been approved since September. The Deputy Ministry expresses regret over the spread of misinformation by the Pan-Cypriot Organization of the Blind. Furthermore, it states that the pending bill on persons with disabilities maintains the allowance as it is and provides for the possibility of increasing benefits in the future.