Cyprus expands child benefit eligibility to 17,000 additional families
President Nikos Christodoulides announced higher child benefit amounts and income thresholds, extending support to thousands of families and children.
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides announced an expansion of child benefit eligibility and increased support amounts, which he said will benefit an additional 17,000 families and more than 23,000 children.
He also said tuition subsidies for children up to four years and four months will be extended to around 2,000 families and 2,800 children.
Higher income thresholds
Christodoulides said the maximum annual income thresholds for families with three and four dependent children have been set at €90,000 and €100,000 respectively.
He said the changes respond to requests for greater support for middle-class families. Families with five or more dependent children will continue to face no income criteria, in line with a decision taken in 2025.
Changes to benefit rules
The president said the reform addresses long-standing distortions in the system, including the interruption of support after a small increase in family income.
He described the measures as an important reform extending child benefit and strengthening support for families with children.
School year announcement
Christodoulides said he made the announcement ahead of the start of the new school year, when attention is focused on children and the country’s future.
He said the economy’s course allows the government to implement targeted policies in education, health and the welfare state, with the aim of increasing disposable income through the return of development benefits to society.
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