Cyprus: Bus drivers strike in Nicosia on September 2

Event

Bus drivers in Nicosia remain on strike as of Wednesday, September 2, as talks between associated unions and the Labour Ministry continue. Drivers in Larnaca, who had previously staged a solidarity strike, returned to work in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Associated protests are expected to occur on Wednesday as talks between the two parties continue.

A heightened security presence should be anticipated in the vicinity of potential demonstrations, and localized travel disruption should be anticipated in Nicosia due to the strike.

Advice

Those in Cyprus are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, and adjust itineraries to accommodate the strike action.