Kourion residents protest new antennas at Akrotiri British base amid wider security and sovereignty concerns
Residents of the Kourion municipality strongly opposed the installation of new antennas at the British bases in Akrotiri during a protest held last Saturday outside the base. Local groups, including the Akrotiri Merra Committee and the “Akrotiri Zero Hour” movement, demanded an immediate halt to the work and called for full transparency on the antennas’ purpose, potential health, and environmental impacts. They also pushed for genuine dialogue involving the British authorities, the Republic of Cyprus, local officials, and residents before any further military developments proceed.
The protestors' resolution criticized the continued militarisation of the region amid rising international tensions, highlighting concerns about the British bases’ colonial legacy. The drone attack on the Akrotiri base in March, which revealed security lapses, was cited as a pressing issue affecting not only the base's security but also the wider safety of Cyprus and the region. The protest emphasized the need for the Republic of Cyprus to demand answers from Britain and reconsider the strategic implications of these longstanding military installations.
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