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Referendum on British Bases: Addressing Rent and Security Concerns

Published March 13, 2026, 12:14
Referendum on British Bases: Addressing Rent and Security Concerns

The article addresses the problems caused by the British bases in Cyprus, focusing on two main issues: the non-payment of the agreed rent and the security of Cypriot citizens. According to the article, Britain has discontinued the annual grant for the use of the bases after the Turkish invasion of 1963-1964, claiming that Turkish Cypriots would not benefit from it. Furthermore, it is emphasized that the bases create security problems, as demonstrated by the impact of Iranian missiles on Cyprus. The author proposes the creation of a committee of experts to draft a comprehensive plan for the operation of the bases and emphasizes that the issue is national and not partisan, calling for a referendum on whether to keep the bases or not.