The Republic of Cyprus had spent €23.2 million by 30 June 2026 on measures supporting communities affected by the July 2025 wildfire in mountainous Limassol, according to figures published by the Treasury on Monday.
The expenditure forms part of the government’s Integrated Support Plan, which has a total budget of €56.1 million and was approved through decisions of the Council of Ministers.
Funding provided by the state
The Treasury clarified that the €23.2 million spent so far was financed entirely through the state budget.
None of the private donations collected from individuals and organised groups has been used to cover these expenses. The contributions, totalling €1.7 million, remain in a separate bank account.
How private donations will be used
Under government decisions, €800,000 will be used to purchase 17 fire engines for communities in Limassol district.
The remaining €900,000 will be distributed among the wildfire-affected communities to finance projects of their choice that are ready for implementation.
EU funding for infrastructure repairs
Part of the recovery costs will be co-financed through European funds.
The European Commission has proposed allocating €9.2 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to Cyprus. This includes an advance payment of €2.3 million that has already been received.
The funding will cover eligible expenditure for restoring infrastructure in the energy, water, wastewater, telecommunications and transport sectors.
The European Parliament approved the proposal on 7 July 2026, meaning Cyprus is now awaiting the disbursement of the remaining €6.9 million.
Treasury promises regular updates
The Treasury said implementation of the measures is being systematically monitored and recorded.
It will publish detailed updates at regular intervals on the progress of the Integrated Support Plan to ensure accountability, transparency and timely public information.
