Cyprus Mail7 Aug 2026

British Bases pledge consultation ahead of Akrotiri Salt Lake project as protest planned

The British Bases administration has defended plans to modernise infrastructure at the Akrotiri Salt Lake site, saying it remains committed to public consultation and engagement with local communities ahead of a planned protest on Saturday.

The protest is being organised with the support of the Akrotiri Merra Committee, the Akrotiri Zero Hour movement and organised groups from Kourion municipality. Organisers have called on participants to join the demonstration peacefully, “with unity and...

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