Foreign delivery workers report daily violence in Limassol

A recent investigative report by Deutsche Welle (DW), published on November 11, 2026, highlights a severe climate of fear and escalating violence targeting foreign delivery drivers in Limassol. Workers employed by delivery platforms report that they are frequently subjected to group attacks, physical beatings, robberies, and harassment by local teenagers.

In the documented interviews, victims described harrowing daily experiences, stating they are routinely pelted with stones and kicked while performing their duties. The report specifically references a recent incident where a food delivery driver was assaulted with a baseball bat, resulting in severe injuries, including a broken nose and facial trauma. These incidents have raised significant concerns regarding the safety of gig economy workers in the city.

This trend of violence has become a recurring issue, with delivery personnel emphasizing that these attacks have turned into a daily ordeal. The footage and testimonies have reignited public discourse on the safety measures and legal protections afforded to platform workers in the region, as authorities face mounting pressure to address the persistent safety crisis affecting these vulnerable employees.