Cyprus was brought to a standstill on Thursday, as thousands of workers staged a nationwide strike demanding the full restoration of the cost-of-living adjustment (CoLA).
The three-hour stoppage lasted from 11am to 2pm, disrupting flights, public services, and transport, underlining the scale of the labour dispute and the unions’ aim to secure CoLA for all employees.
The unions stressed that CoLA preserves workers’ purchasing power, supports living standards and consumption
