What is a Mukhtar and How to Find Yours?
In Cyprus, you’ll likely need to interact with a mukhtar at some point —like when you need to get your
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Welfare
Update: Final Approved Building Permit No Longer Required for Housing Allowance
Important update (17 September 2026) The requirement for a Final Approved Building Permit (“Άδεια Τελική Έγκριση”) for properties accommodating asylum
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What are Material Reception Conditions (aka Social Welfare benefits for asylum seekers) ?
In Cyprus, asylum seekers (and others!) refer to Material Reception Conditions (MRC) as Social Welfare benefits. Here’s the definition of
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How to Apply for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI/EEE)
If you do not have a source of income, you may be eligible for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), also known
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How to Register or Re-Register for a Labor Card
If you need to register or re-register for a Labor Card, follow these steps to complete your application. If you
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Electronic Rent Payments Become Mandatory from 1 July 2026
Starting from 1 July 2026, all tenants in Cyprus will be required to pay their rent using a recognised electronic
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Having trouble with your housing benefits?
Did you know that as recipient of Material Reception Conditions (MRC) (asylum seekers) or Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) (including international
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Maternity Leave and Child Grant in Cyprus: Know Your Pregnancy Rights
In Cyprus, women who are employed are entitled to maternity leave allowance and a child grant when expecting a child. Important: If you quit your
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How To Renew Your Labour Card? A Step-by-Step Guide
Renewing your labor card isn’t hard, but it is a little tricky. Here are step by step instructions to guide
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How to Create an Account to Register for a Labor Card
If this is your first time registering for a Labour Card, you might be wondering how to begin since you
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