Cyprus Considers Legal Action Over British Bases' Antenna Installation Plans Amid Health Concerns
DIKO leader Nikolas Papadopoulos has raised the possibility of Cyprus taking legal action to remove the British military bases due to plans to install new antennas in Akrotiri, which have sparked public health and environmental concerns. The issue was discussed at a parliamentary Environment Committee meeting, where political parties and local residents voiced strong opposition to the antenna expansion.
Theodora Constantinidou, director general of the Foreign Ministry, indicated that talks with the British High Commission are ongoing, with an official meeting planned to review technical data aimed at protecting public health and the environment. Residents and activists argue that the area is already heavily saturated with antennas and demand the cancellation of the new installations, citing potential health risks and calling for independent European investigations.
Political figures across parties emphasized the seriousness of the situation, some highlighting legal breaches and the lack of local jurisdiction over the Bases. Local authorities have also taken legal steps to challenge the requisition of land by the Bases, while government departments continue to review studies and data related to radiation levels and environmental impacts.
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