Larnaca Municipality has opened a heated day-center for people in need of warmth due to the prevailing cold weather.

The offer is aimed at people in need that do not have heating at home, cannot afford the latter or do not have a home in the first place.

The centre is located in Chrysostomio Melathro, Epidavrou 22-24 and will be open from 8am to 5pm, offering breakfast and hot beverages.

Those that need a warm shelter after 5pm can call the Municipalitys’ social worker via 97875602 and ask for a hotel room.

The cases will be evaluated and if approved, a hotel room will be paid for by the Municipality.

In Limassol Municipality the general helpline 25347878 is available 24/7. Those in need of a place to stay or who spot a person in need can dial the line and will be provided shelter.

In Nicosia, the Red Cross planned to open a room in the multipurpose center of the Municipality for the night, however nothing could be confirmed by Monday afternoon.