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The new Larnaca Dhekelia road in Cyprus has finally opened to traffic after 26 years of planning, marking a significant infrastructure upgrade. Authorities hailed the €14.8 million project as a major improvement for accessibility and tourism in the area.
A fault at the Dhekelia power plant on Tuesday morning caused power cuts across various areas of Cyprus, with efforts underway to restore electricity.
Two children, aged 8 and 10, were found dead inside a parked car in Xylophagou, Cyprus. Their father and stepmother have been arrested in connection with the tragedy, with initial reports suggesting the children may have been playing in the car.
Tourism and business organizations in Larnaca have called for direct intervention from President Nikos Christodoulides regarding persistent delays to the Larnaca to Dhekelia road project, citing growing economic impact and disruption.
The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDHR) and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) issued a joint statement condemning the continued existence of British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, labeling them a 'colonial legacy.'
Hundreds of activists gathered in the centre of Nicosia on March 7 to peacefully protest the presence of the British bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia amid the ongoing war against Iran. Full story here.
Airbnb has sent a message to property owners registered on its platform following the attack on the Akrotiri base. In an email to hosts in Cyprus, the company guided the situation on the island, directing them to instructions issued by the Cyprus Civil Defence authorities.
The Ministry of Interior has ordered the mandatory evacuation of the Akrotiri area on Monday afternoon after a security crisis at the neighbouring British Sovereign Base Area (SBA). Following a direct instruction from the Interior Minister to the Mayor of Kouris at 12.33 pm, residents were told to abandon their homes immediately, with many having […]
Repairs to two electricity generation units at the Dhekelia and Vasiliko power stations in Cyprus are anticipated to be completed on Thursday, which should restore reserve capacity to the grid and help prevent further power cuts.
The Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Administration in Cyprus has introduced four specialized patrol vehicles and new operational equipment for its civil enforcement wardens in Dhekelia and Akrotiri. This initiative aims to strengthen law enforcement and improve environmental protection within the British Bases.
The British Bases' civil administration has provided financial assistance to the Ayia Napa municipality for the municipal districts of Avgorou, Liopetri, and Achna, which include parts within the Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas.
The Larnaca–Dhekelia road project in Cyprus has requested another extension, meaning the city's main tourist strip will remain an active building site for a fourth consecutive year. The ongoing construction impacts the area ahead of the summer season.
The United Kingdom “exposed” Cypriots to drone attacks by virtue of maintaining its bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia and leaving them undefended, shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman, one of the leading figures in the country’s political opposition, said. “The Cypriot high commissioner and the president of Cyprus have publicly expressed their […]
The Larnaca-Ayia Napa highway will be closed for two hours on Thursday evening for the reconstruction of a fatal accident that happened on February 13, the Dhekelia British bases police announced. The highway will close at 9pm and reopen at 11pm, in the direction of Ayia Napa, between exits 63 for the local stadium and […]
The chief superintendent of the British Dhekelia base in Cyprus stated that the threat level in the area has been assessed as 'low', denying any base closure.
All buildings along the Larnaca-Dhekelia road will be without water until 3pm on Tuesday, due to planned works to improve the water supply network. The water was cut off at 7am from the Oroklini fire station roundabout till the junction near KOT beach. Consumers are urged to use water sparingly to meet their needs with […]
A turbine at the Dhekelia power station in Cyprus broke down twice on Tuesday, initially malfunctioning in the morning, being repaired, and then failing again later in the day, though the second glitch did not impact the grid.
The father of two young boys found dead inside a car in the Dhekelia British bases area is scheduled to appear before a court on Thursday, while his partner was released unconditionally earlier on Wednesday.
A law passed by the Cypriot parliament and referred by President Nikos Christodoulides, which allowed compensation to communities near the Dhekelia power plant, has been found to contradict the Constitution.
The European Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association have called for an end to British claims over the military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, describing…
The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic metres. Five permanent desalination plants operate in Dhekelia, Larnaca, Vasiliko, Episkopi and Paphos, alongside two mobile units in Kissonerga and Moni. Two additional […]
Everything was running smoothly at the British bases in Dhekelia on Wednesday, with no incidents to cause public concern.
Reports of smoke rising near the British Sovereign Base at Dhekelia emerged on Monday afternoon, following a series of regional drone alerts and localized evacuations. GEOINT analysts from the Faytuks Network reported observing smoke approximately 1 kilometre east of the Dhekelia base perimeter. The sighting occurred shortly after security warnings were issued regarding potential drone […]