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Kasoulides: Exaggerated Reactions After Drone Incident Affected Tourism

Published March 24, 2026, 20:11
Kasoulides: Exaggerated Reactions After Drone Incident Affected Tourism

Former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides referred to unknown aspects of the operation of the British Bases and criticized recent handling after the drone attack on Akrotiri Base. In the Tsouroullis Uncensored podcast, he emphasized that experience and discreet coordination seem to be lacking in some current handling, citing as an example the Minister of Defense's announcement of “two missiles heading towards Cyprus” without clarifying that the target was the Bases. Mr. Kasoulides argued that the exaggerated reaction after the drone attack caused damage to tourism, as Cyprus is now trying to deal with the negative consequences. At the same time, he strongly criticized the US for unilateral violations of international law and predicted a possible withdrawal from NATO. Regarding developments in the Middle East, Mr. Kasoulides estimated that the war will not escalate into a full-scale conflict, but that economic pressure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will lead to diplomatic talks. He stressed the need for careful handling and avoiding exaggerated reactions that could have negative consequences.