The Cyprus Cabinet has approved a new program to subsidize summer holidays for two groups of residents: low-income pensioners and salaried workers. The program will cover the cost of stays in selected hotels in the mountainous areas and the village of Kato Pyrgos.
Pensioners will be able to take advantage of this special offer until July 29, 2024, and again from September 3 to October 28, 2024. The government will fully cover accommodation for four days and three nights (from Friday to Monday or from Tuesday to Friday) at hotels included in the program. Workers can take their holidays from July 14 to September 27, 2024, with the subsidy covering six days and five nights on a full-board basis.
Eligibility for the Program
The program is open to:
Pensioners: Those receiving low-income pensioner support benefits or unemployment benefits (EEE) with an annual income of less than €15,500 (for single individuals) or less than €20,000 (for couples), as well as their dependents.
Salaried Workers: Those who are eligible for benefits from the Central Leave Fund (Κεντρικό Ταμείο Αδειών) for the year 2023, provided neither they nor their spouses participated in a similar program last year.
The total budget for this initiative is €1.85 million, and it is expected that over 10,000 people will benefit from this subsidy.
Participating Hotels and Accommodation Costs (Per Night)
Here’s a list of participating hotels along with the cost per night:
Droushia Heights – Droushia: €62
Ekali – Kakopetria: €53.50
Hellas – Kakopetria: €55
Kallithea – Platres: €75
Kastalia – Kalopanayiotis: €65
Minaides – Kakopetria: €54.50
Palates – Droushia: €60
Rodon – Agros: €62
Jubilee – Troodos: €50
Troodos – Troodos: €60
Forest Park – Platres: €50
Ifigenia – Pyrgos: €65
Pyrgiana – Pyrgos: €50
Pyrgos Bay – Pyrgos: €70
Tylos – Pyrgos: €70
For more information, you can visit the Cyprus Ministry of Labour website or call 24 841061.
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