The abolition of the controversial social support agency moved closer on Wednesday, as the government confirmed it is preparing legislation to transfer the body’s responsibilities to the grants and benefits service of the finance ministry.
The social support body for needy students was set up in 2014 and initially operated under the patronage of former first lady Andri Anastasiades, before responsibility passed to Philippa Karsera Christodoulides after her husband’s election.
