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Minimum Wage in Northern Cyprus Set at €1,049.75 - Unions Call it 'Ridiculous'

Published January 9, 2026, 15:18
Minimum Wage in Northern Cyprus Set at €1,049.75 - Unions Call it 'Ridiculous'

The minimum wage in Northern Cyprus has been set at €1,206.60 gross (1,049.75 euros net) for 2026, with an additional financial support of €238.86 for six months. The decision has drawn strong reactions from trade unions, who described the amount as 'ridiculous' and announced an appeal, accusing the government of a lack of willingness to cooperate and violating the principle of equality.