Postponement of the discussion on the bill for attracting nurses
January 23, 2026
The Health Committee postponed the discussion on proposed amendments to the bill aimed at attracting nurses to Cyprus. Representatives of nurses express strong disagreement with the suggested changes. The bill aims to lift restrictions on employing nurses from third countries, provided they have a certificate of Greek language proficiency. Concerns have been raised about the potential outflow of nurses to other European countries. It is argued that bringing in foreign nurses will not solve the staffing shortage issue in Cyprus.