Coordination necessary to help the elderly, say lawmakers
The difficulties faced by the elderly, and the need to make it easier for them to access the services they need to live an independent life were discussed by lawmakers ...
Risk of poverty or social exclusion down in 2021
The number of people in Cyprus at risk of falling below the poverty line fell by 2,000 to 154,000 in 2021 compared to 156,000 in 2020, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday.
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Over 17 per cent of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2021
Over 17 per cent of the population in Cyprus, or 154,000 people, was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2021, the statistical office (Cystat) revealed on Thursday.
This means 17,3 per cent ...
Cypriots show strong support of ending world poverty
Respondents in Cyprus are the bloc’s strongest supporters of EU development aid to tackle climate change and promote education in partner countries, according to a new Eurobarometer survey.
The ...
One in five children at risk of poverty, social exclusion
Nineteen per cent of Cypriot children were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2020, according to a Eurostat study published on Thursday.
The study covered all age groups – minors, ...
Nearly 18 per cent of Cypriots at risk of poverty
The latest data from Eurostat has revealed that 17.6 per cent of Cypriots in 2020 were at risk of poverty and social exclusion, below the EU average of 21.9 per cent.
But Cyprus ...
Over 21 per cent at risk of poverty – survey
Over 21 per cent of the population in Cyprus, corresponding to 188,000 people, were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2019, according to a Cystat survey.
In more detail, 21.3 per cent ...
High number of people with disabilities face financial problems
Cyprus has one of the highest percentage of adults with a disability who face financial difficulties among EU countries, Eurostat reported on Thursday.
In 2019, 26.1 per cent of adults in the ...
Third of those with disability at risk of poverty
Thirty three per cent of the Cyprus population with a disability was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2019, placing the country at number 10 of all EU member states.
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