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Nikolas Papadopoulos: “Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus”

Published March 20, 2026, 12:17
Nikolas Papadopoulos: “Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus”

The President of the Democratic Party (DIKO), Nikolas Papadopoulos, stated that it is time for the British Bases to leave Cyprus, describing their presence as a colonial relic and an anachronism. He welcomed the support of the European Union for the Republic of Cyprus in negotiations with Britain regarding the status of the Bases, emphasizing that the issue concerns all of Europe. Mr. Papadopoulos proposed submitting a resolution to the United Nations for the withdrawal of the Bases, as the islands of Mauritius did, highlighting the existence of a legal basis and international practice for such a move. He believes that the current situation, with European support, geopolitical pressure, and international interest, is favorable for achieving this goal.