Turkish Cypriots urged to boycott Pepsi as strike continues

Trade unions in the north have urged Turkish Cypriots to boycott Pepsi and other well-known drinks produced by Ektam, with a strike called on by workers at the company last week still ongoing on Wednesday.

Workers downed tools on Friday claiming that the company had attempted to deprive them of their right to unionise, with the company then hitting back and threatening to fire 39 workers in response.

Trade union Ktams on Wednesday morning said it “condemns” Ektam “for its decision...