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British Bases Face Protest from Communities of Xylotymbou, Ormideia and Xylofagou

Published January 22, 2026, 13:05
British Bases Face Protest from Communities of Xylotymbou, Ormideia and Xylofagou

The communities of Xylotymbou, Ormideia and Xylofagou are escalating their protests against the British Bases due to the continued delay in finalizing the Policy Statement regarding zoning areas. The Statement, although published in 2022, remains inactive due to delays in examining objections by the political administration of the Bases. This is hindering the development of the area and causing problems with the depletion of materials in the quarries. The communities have scheduled a large protest rally on January 31, 2026, outside the Dekelia Police Station, while quarry workers continue their strike action, blocking the firing range of the Bases.