ECONOMY Cyprus faces new labor showdown despite minimum wage deal Newsroom Cyprus could be heading for a fresh round of labor unrest in 2026, as unions and employers brace for new clashes over wages, pensions and workers’ rights, despite the government having closed the minimum monthly wage issue just weeks ago. READ MORE
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