British aid to Gaza in Cyprus ‘ready to go’
The UK has 82 tonnes of humanitarian supplies in Cyprus “ready to go”, along with five tonnes of medical equipment, Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Andrew ...
Massive casino just one of Cyprus’ many misplaced priorities
From the casino in Akrotiri to the Akamas roadworks, we are just not learning the lesson
I was more than a little interested to read in the press recently that ...
UK remains tight-lipped over Cyprus role in Gaza missions (updated)
The British government was being tight lipped about any operations, humanitarian or military, in Gaza that may involve Cyprus on Tuesday after reports surfaced that the UK could provide ships ...
Weapons transfers to Israel from British bases an open question
‘Given Akrotiri’s size, capacity and proximity to the Middle East, it’s hardly a far-fetched hypothesis’
Both Nicosia and London have denied the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) on the ...
‘Cyprus cannot be used as base for war operations’
Cyprus cannot be used as a base for war operations, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, as reports alleged equipment, arms, and forces from the US and UK were being ...
British military aircraft on frequent flights between Akrotiri and Israel (Updated)
British military aircraft have been making frequent flights between the country’s Sovereign Base Area in Akrotiri and Israel since the Gaza crisis erupted in October.
A UK-based website by ...
Suspicious death of cows in Akrotiri to be investigated
SBA police on Friday said they are investigating the suspicious death of three cows in the Livadi area of Akrotiri.
The news prompted the Green Party to issue an announcement ...
Wildlife and development simply cannot co-exist
You cannot hope for success in promoting Akamas as a nature destination while also allowing development to encroach and expand
With wildlife tourism, you really cannot have your cake and ...
Ancient finds relocated from Akrotiri coast
A third underwater investigation at Dreamer’s Bay – on the south coast of Akrotiri peninsula – was deemed a success as two ancient stone anchors were transferred to the Local Archaeological ...
‘All concerns’ will be taken into account over Limassol’s Lady’s Mile
Limassol municipality will consider all concerns before proceeding with the €6 million redevelopment of the Lady’s Mile road in the sensitive area of Akrotiri, the city’s mayor Nicos Nicolaides ...
British bases organise a European Bioblitz on Alien Species
The European Bioblitz took place at the Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre (AEEC) between May 26-28 with the emphasis on the Akrotiri wetlands area.
The three-day event focused on recording ...
Enviro Centre marks World Wetlands Day
The Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre marked World Wetlands Day by offering experiential workshops with its team of experts, it announced on Tuesday.
One of the centre’s aims is ...
SBA chief inspector awarded Overseas Territories Police medal by King Charles
SBA police chief inspector Maria Atalioti has been awarded an Overseas Territories Police medal by King Charles on the New Year Honours list, according to a statement released by the ...
No results so far from investigations into Akrotiri area fire
The British Bases are continuing investigations as to whether a large-scale fire in the Akrotiri area, a protected wetland, was an arson attack they said on Friday.
The fire broke ...
Big projects endanger Akrotiri salt lake ecosystem
Following the red flags recently raised over the environmental dangers from ongoing construction in the Akrotiri salt lake area, the environment department announced that a new study into rainwater impact ...
Project to protect critically endangered Akrotiri flower
Efforts are underway to protect the critically endangered Ipomoea sagittata or morning glory thanks to a three-year project funded by Darwin Plus UK aiming to restore and enhance key wildlife ...
Melani the black flamingo is back
Melani, a rare black female flamingo has returned to the Akrotiri Salt Lake for the fifth time in seven years, the British Bases said on Thursday.
The flamingo, which suffers ...
Bases call for more visitors to Akrotiri environment centre
The administration of the British Bases on Monday called on people to make use of the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre to find out about the important environmental and cultural features ...
Cyprus Peace Council demonstrates against fighter jets at Akrotiri
Opposition to the British Bases being involved in the crisis in Ukraine was expressed by demonstrators on Sunday who held a protest at the entrance to the Akrotiri base.
They ...
Akrotiri Environmental & Education Centre celebrates World Wetland Day
To mark World Wetland Day on February 2, Akrotiri Environmental & Education Centre is inviting people to visit to find out what they do.
Thomas Hadjikyriakou, manager of the centre, stressed ...
Injured birds released back into the wild in Akrotiri
Staff from the Akrotiri Environmental and Education Centre and members of the cyprus Game and Fauna Service, this week released four protected bird species back into the wild after they ...
Turtle released back into the sea, another receives CPR from diver (with video)
A turtle that was lying still at the bottom of the sea in Ayia Napa after being caught in some fishermen’s nets was resuscitated by amateur diver George Argiriou, ...
Russia reported to have engaged in ‘electronic warfare’ at Akrotiri
A British newspaper has reported that Russia is understood to have engaged in “electronic warfare” against RAF aircraft taking off from the Akrotiri British base in Cyprus.
The Times quoted ...