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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
10 hours ago

Cyprus demands 'discussion' on future of RAF Akrotiri amid Iranian attacks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyprus's president commits to open discussions with the UK about the future of British military bases, citing colonial history and responsibility toward 10,000 Cypriot residents within these bases.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Cyprus suffers from its proximity to the Middle East powder keg

When London granted independence to its former colony in 1960, it reserved this territory and Dhekelia, in the east of the island, to maintain a foothold in the Middle East. In fact, both bases have been used in the invasion of Iraq, the war in Afghanistan, the operation against Gaddafi in Libya, and the protection of Israel during the 2024 Iranian attack.
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