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Cyprus pledges €200,000 in aid to flood-hit Nepal

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-31

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• What happened: Cyprus has pledged €200,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal to assist with the aftermath of recent catastrophic flooding. • Why it matters: The aid aims to support affected families and enhance humanitarian efforts on the ground, reflecting Cyprus's commitment to international solidarity and humanitarian action. • What to watch next: Monitor the ongoing rescue efforts in Nepal and the impact of international aid on recovery and relief operations.

World climate crisisnepalTop News Cyprus pledges €200,000 in aid to flood-hit Nepal Nepal Plimmires Kai Laspi 1024x512 Relevant News Cyprus pledges €200,000 in aid to flood-hit Nepal 31 August 2026 Iceland says no as the EU’s appeal comes under pressure 31 August 2026 Cape Greco tragedy: Mavropoulos’s daughter discharged from hospital as autopsy confirms cause of death 31 August 2026 newsroom 31 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The Republic of Cyprus is offering €200,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal to help address the impact of recent flooding, through the #CyprusAid programme, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. According to a post by the Foreign Ministry on X, the aid will be channelled through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and UNICEF to cover the immediate needs of affected families and strengthen humanitarian action on the ground. “International solidarity and humanitarian action remain fundamental principles of Cyprus’s foreign policy,” the Foreign Ministry said. Nepal has been grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flash flooding that struck the country in late August, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands more missing, with rescue efforts continuing to be hampered by difficult terrain and weather conditions. Read more: Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Iceland says no as the EU’s appeal comes under pressure Cape Greco tragedy: Mavropoulos’s daughter discharged from hospital as autopsy confirms cause of death “Don’t let go of me”: mother’s account of daughter slipping away as ship sank “I’m alive, we’ve been through a lot”: Mavropoulos’s daughter speaks after Cape Greco tragedy Stelios Foundation offers €260,000 to families of Kyrenia ferry disaster victims Why was it ever allowed in? EU puts ChatGPT under stricter digital rules Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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