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DIKO President: Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus

Published March 20, 2026, 12:11
DIKO President: Time for British Bases to Leave Cyprus

The President of DIKO, Nikolas Papadopoulos, stated that the time has come for the British Bases to leave Cyprus, describing them as a colonial relic and anachronism. He welcomed the support of the European Union for talks with Britain regarding the status of the Bases, emphasizing that the issue concerns all of Europe. Mr. Papadopoulos highlighted the opportunity presented by European support, geopolitical pressure, and international interest in the role of the Bases, proposing the submission of a resolution to the UN for their removal, as the islands of Mauritius did. He believes there is a legal basis and international practice for such a move.