Buses for special needs passengers delivered
Fact: Eight small buses equipped with passenger seats and wheelchair spaces were delivered to special schools and welfare services in Cyprus.
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Geri Olympics kick off with promises for national strategy
A national strategy to support the elderly is set to launch by September.
Government prepares subsidies for elderly care
The government is preparing subsidies for elderly people who require long-term care in nursing homes but face financial constraints.
Legality of deputy ministries may be taken to court
– Lawyer Christos Clerides intends to bring the legality of deputy ministries in Cyprus to court.
– The President does not have the power to appoint deputy ministers according to the constitution.
– There are currently six deputy ministries in Cyprus, with plans for a seventh focusing on migration.
– Non-governmental organization Kisa’s executive director Doros Polykarpou questions the constitutionality of creating a new deputy ministry.
– Polykarpou argues that deputy ministries do not have voting power at cabinet meetings and may not improve government productivity.