Cyprus food-delivery strike spotlights visa-linked exploitation of third-country couriers

Third-country national couriers working for Wolt in Limassol went on strike after their recruiter threatened to sack anyone who refused to log on. Because their visas are tied to a single employer, riders say they are trapped in low-paid piece-rate work. The dispute highlights structural problems in Cyprus’ work-permit regime just as the government seeks to brand the island as an EU talent hub.