Greek Cypriot Property Claims Rise as Cyprus Prepares Compensation Proposals
In the past month, 40 additional Greek Cypriot property owners filed claims with the Immovable Property Commission (IPC) in northern Cyprus, increasing total applications to 8,755. The IPC has completed examinations of 3,592 cases this year, up from 3,288 last month. Established in 2005 following European Court of Human Rights rulings, the IPC has awarded approximately €776 million in compensation to date.
The increase in claims coincides with efforts by the Republic of Cyprus to develop financial support for refugees deprived of property since 1974. A bill by Disy aims to create a national fund for loss of use, financed through a 0.4 percent levy on property transactions and other sources. The fund's establishment remains under parliamentary review for expedited discussion when the House resumes sessions.
Separately, the government is planning a financial aid scheme managed by the Agency for Equal Distribution of Burdens, also funded by the property levy, which generates about €20 million annually. However, owners who have applied to the IPC are excluded from this scheme. It remains uncertain whether available resources will provide substantial compensation for property loss.
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