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HISTORICAL FACTS: Akrotiri gpe - The Untold Story

Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus

Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.

Cyprus: 44-year-old accused of spying on British base for Iran

Cyprus: 44-year-old accused of spying on British base for Iran

The man, a dual British and Azerbaijani national, is being held in Cyprus while extradition proceedings are underway. It is the first British investigation abroad under the National Security Act.

US and UK ease Cyprus travel advice: boost for tourism

US and UK ease Cyprus travel advice: boost for tourism

The two countries had raised the security level for Cyprus after drone attacks on the British base at Akrotiri, moving it to level three at the time – 'reconsider your travel'

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Cyprus: How the Iran war is shaping Europe’s closest frontier to the conflict

On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict.

‘We never imagined this’: the Cypriot village on edge after RAF Akrotiri drone strike

Evacuations near RAF base have reignited debate as Cypriots question the risks of hosting western military sites

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

The Conversation

UK’s surveillance flights over Gaza raise questions on help for Israeli military

Government says it controls what information is shared as critics question the role of intelligence gathering

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Briton arrested for alleged terrorism offences and spying on RAF base in Cyprus

Briton arrested for alleged terrorism offences and spying on RAF base in Cyprus

Man allegedly surveilled RAF Akrotiri and was planning imminent terrorist attack, according to reports

The Guardian - UK

British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

British man arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus

He is alleged to have been monitoring the RAF Akrotiri base on the island.

Evening Standard

How Cyprus has continued to thrive despite persistent divides

How Cyprus has continued to thrive despite persistent divides

CYPRUS – officially known as the Republic of Cyprus - was granted independence from Britain on this date 63 years ago.

The National (Scotland)

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

Sophie and Edward to meet British troops on visit to Cyprus

The Earl and Countess of Wessex will be greeted by the president of Cyprus and also travel to the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

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