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Nikolas Papadopoulos: Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus

Published March 20, 2026, 12:15
Nikolas Papadopoulos: Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus

Nikolas Papadopoulos stated that the time has come for the British Bases to leave Cyprus, describing the bases as a colonial legacy and an anachronism. He welcomed the support of the European Council and the European Union for talks with Britain regarding the status of the Bases, emphasizing that the issue concerns all of Europe. The President of DIKO stressed that there is currently European support, geopolitical pressure, and increased international interest in the role of the Bases. He proposed submitting a resolution to the United Nations for the withdrawal of the Bases, as the islands of Mauritius did. The statement comes at a time of increased discussion about the future of the British Bases in Cyprus, with DIKO seeking the complete withdrawal of the British from the island. The Government and other parties have also expressed a desire to revise the status of the Bases, but with different approaches.