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Thursday, March 5, 2026
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President Helps Old People

President Nikos Christodoulides will make changes for old people. He will help them more. He said this at a new home for old people. The home is in Larnaca. This shows the government wants to help old people in Cyprus. The plan will help people now.

The new home in Larnaca is nice. The President said it is a "symbol of caring." It shows the government helps people. This is part of a big plan. The plan has 45 ideas. These ideas will make life better for old people.

The government also gives money help. Some fees for care are less. This helps families pay for care. Electricity bills are also less. Poor families get more help. This helps people with money problems.

Old people living alone can use a "Red Button." This button gives quick help. It makes them feel safe. Four new homes are also nice. They are for people needing care. The government also helps stop harm to old people.

The Labour Ministry talks about old people. The Minister met with groups. They talked about pension changes. The Minister said this is "very important." They also talked about the lowest pay. It changed on January 1st.

The government wants to finish pension changes soon. They want to do this before 2026. The new pension plan starts in 2027. The government also wants more workers to have job agreements. These actions help old people. They want a better future for Cyprus.

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