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1. Nursing unions push back against plans to recruit foreign nurses

Cyprus’s main nursing unions have called for proposed changes to the rules governing the recruitment of nurses from third countries to be halted, arguing that staffing shortages should be addressed through better employment conditions and recruitment of local professionals....

2. Who wants to run a business in Cyprus anymore?

Between armed conflicts, geopolitical developments, a prolonged energy crisis and constant shifts in the global economy, running a business in Cyprus is becoming increasingly difficult....

3. State saves €20 million a year on new hires’ starting pay

The state saves €20.1 million annually by reducing entry-level pay scales for new civil service hires by 10%. The Finance Ministry has no intention of abolishing or revising the measure, which applies for 24 months....

4. By 2027 schools will have no teachers, unions warn

Cyprus’s public schools risk opening in 2027 without enough teachers unless the government urgently rewrites a decade-old hiring law, the three main education unions warned on Monday....

5. Fitiris cuts police protection for former officials to reduce state spending

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris’ review of police protection for political figures and former state officials is already freeing officers for other duties, as the government continues efforts to reduce unnecessary public expenditure....

6. Cyprus air traffic control running 50 positions short of required staffing

Cyprus’ air traffic control system is operating with around 90 controllers, compared with an authorised requirement of 140, Parliament was told on Thursday, as MPs examined flight safety issues affecting the Nicosia Flight Information Region (FIR)....

7. Sixteen prison guards suspended as Cyprus finally turns the spotlight inward

For Cypriots who have spent years hearing about mobile phones, drugs and criminal activity inside the Central Prisons, the latest figures may prompt one immediate reaction: it is about time....

8. PASYXE calls for whistleblowers over allegations of illegal hotel employment

The Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE) says it has received no reports or evidence of illegal employment at hotels represented by the association, while inviting anyone with information to come forward....

9. Same hotel, same job, different pay

The person cleaning your hotel room, serving your drink or preparing your dinner may be working inside the hotel, but not actually for it....

10. Cyprus beaches left understaffed by administrative failures and recruitment shortages

Cyprus’s busy summer beaches face serious safety gaps because of internal conflicts, flawed licensing rules, and a severe shortage of lifeguards. Large sections of the coast now operate without any coverage, placing swimmers at risk....

11. Cyprus faces lifeguard shortages with seasonal posts unfilled

Cyprus is continuing to face difficulties in recruiting enough seasonal lifeguards, with the most significant staffing gaps recorded in Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca....

12. Drugs, fights and makeshift weapons: Union says Cyprus prisons are ‘out of control’

Two fights breaking out at the same time in different wings of Cyprus’ Central Prisons have renewed warnings that conditions inside the country’s main prison are becoming increasingly difficult, and potentially dangerous, to control....

13. ''Those who joined the municipal strike should not be paid'', ministry official says

Municipal employees who took part in the recent strike should not be paid for the period they were absent from work, according to Antonis Oikonomidis, Director of Local Government at the Interior Ministry....

14. Cyprus is hiring, but hundreds of jobs are going unfilled

Demand for workers in restaurants, tourism and retail increased during the first five months of this year. According to data obtained by “K” from the Public Employment Service (PES), there has been particularly strong demand for waiters and shop assistants since the beginning of the year....

15. A system built to simplify hiring is now raising fears of worker exploitation

Instead of reducing problems linked to the employment of third-country nationals, the Labour Ministry’s new electronic platform appears to be creating further distortions in the labor market, industry representatives warn, claiming that applications can be submitted without sufficient verification and monitoring....

16. Cyprus’ path to Schengen: Implications for employers

17. A teaching job in Cyprus may no longer depend on waiting your turn

For many aspiring teachers in Cyprus, landing a permanent job can feel like a waiting game that lasts for years....

18. Limassol’s job market stays strong as finance and tech companies continue hiring

While many people are watching the cost of living and wondering where the next job opportunities will come from, Limassol’s employment market continues to show signs of strength, particularly in the finance and technology sectors....

19. Prison officers warn Cyprus jail system is nearing collapse in plea to President

Prison officers have appealed directly to President Nikos Christodoulides, warning that Cyprus' prison system is nearing breaking point and claiming staff safety is being placed at unacceptable risk because of overcrowding and severe staff shortages....

20. Cyprus plans controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries to plug 600-staff gap

Cyprus is considering the controlled recruitment of nurses from third countries as part of efforts to tackle a persistent staffing crisis in the country’s health system, where officials say there is currently a shortage of around 600 nurses....

21. Nearly half of Limassol’s lifeguard towers left unmanned

As temperatures climb and Limassol’s beaches fill up with swimmers, sunbeds and weekend crowds, a worrying gap is opening up along the coastline: there simply aren’t enough lifeguards on duty....

22. Terror probe deepens: German link and Istanbul meetings under scrutiny

Secret meetings in a basement in Istanbul involving members of a so-called ''cell,'' along with the role of a mysterious German man who reportedly lived in a safe house on Governor’s Beach in Cyprus, are among the new details emerging in the high-profile terrorism case now coming to light, according to "K."...

23. SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme

SPL Audit (Cyprus) Ltd, in collaboration with CIM Cyprus Business School, announces the launch of the SPL x CIM: Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative supporting high-potential students through scholarship opportunities and structured career pathways....

24. Tensions rise at Cyprus prisons ahead of strike by guards’ union

Tensions are growing at Cyprus’ Central Prisons ahead of a 24-hour strike planned for Friday by the Isotita union, with prison guards and government officials publicly clashing over working conditions, discipline cases and safety concerns behind bars....

25. Fintech hiring heats up

Hiring activity in Limassol’s fintech and digital assets sector accelerated this week, with two major players signaling strong demand for specialized talent....

26. Strait of Hormuz crisis leaves 35,000 sailors and cruise passengers stranded in Gulf

About 20,000 merchant sailors and roughly 15,000 cruise passengers are currently unable to leave the Arabian Gulf as tensions between the United States and Iran threaten maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations’ shipping agency....

27. Cyprus’ shadow network for recruiting foreign workers

An extensive, largely unseen system for recruiting foreign workers appears to have been operating for years behind the official structures of Cyprus’ labor market....

28. Higher pay, higher recruitment age, and service extended to 57 for contract military

The Council of Ministers approved a package of measures affecting Cyprus’s contract soldiers (SYOP) during its meeting on Tuesday, announcing changes aimed at strengthening staffing levels and improving incentives within the National Guard....

29. Nepotism allegations raised over public sector appointments in Polis Chrysochous

Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....

30. The hidden reasons behind Cyprus’s growing blood needs

Although Cyprus maintains one of the highest blood donation rates relative to its population, demand for blood has increased sharply over the past decade and continues to place pressure on the system....