Nationwide Strike in Cyprus – September 11
A three-hour nationwide strike is scheduled to take place across Cyprus on Thursday, September 11, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The strike, linked to a dispute over the Cost-of-Living Allowance (CoLA), is expected to cause significant disruption across many key services, including transport, schools, airports, and healthcare.
✈️ Airports & Flights
Airports across Cyprus will be affected, with operations at both Larnaca and Paphos airports disrupted during the strike hours. Travelers with scheduled flights are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and to plan ahead to avoid delays.
🚌 Public Transport & Schools
Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) has confirmed major disruptions across bus routes during the strike, with no guarantee that scheduled services will operate between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
- Only morning school bus routes will run.
- No return services will operate during the strike. Parents are asked to make their own arrangements for collecting children from school.
- Live updates will be available via CPT’s communication channels.
🏥 Health Services
Public hospitals and clinics under the national health scheme (Okypy) will operate with reduced staffing:
- Wards and A&E departments will run with skeleton staff during strike hours.
- Scheduled operations will be completed before 11:00 AM.
- Emergency cases will continue to be attended at all times.
- Patients with appointments or procedures planned during the strike will be contacted for rescheduling.
✅ What You Need to Know
- Strike Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 11.
- Affected Services: Flights, public transport, schools, hospitals, and other public services.
- Advice:
- Plan journeys and appointments outside the strike hours.
- Check updates from airlines and Cyprus Public Transport.
- Make alternative arrangements for school pickups.
- Contact your healthcare provider if you have an appointment scheduled during the strike.
For more details, see: Cyprus Mail.