Nurses' Opposition to Proposals for Hiring Foreign Nurses
March 18, 2026
Nurses in Cyprus are opposed to the hiring of foreign workers and reject the proposals from the Minister of Health. There is pressure from the private sector for the legislation on hiring foreign nurses to be passed. Unions emphasize the need for foreign nurses to have knowledge of the Greek language. Dialogue is ongoing between the unions and the Ministry of Health, but issues remain. The president of the Cyprus Private Hospitals Association acknowledges the shortage of nurses and stresses the need for cooperation.