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Pheidiás Calls for End of British Bases in Cyprus - Allegations of Espionage and Arms Transfers

Published September 20, 2025, 19:16
Pheidiás Calls for End of British Bases in Cyprus - Allegations of Espionage and Arms Transfers

MEP Pheidiás Panayiotou focused on the issue of British Bases in Cyprus and their alleged involvement in activities in the Middle East in a recent video posted on social media. He initially explained the reasons for the existence of the bases, while also referring to a podcast with lawyer Dimitris Laskaris. He then claimed that the bases have an active role in the events of the Middle East, with information about espionage flights over Gaza and suspicions of arms transfers to Israel, without the approval of the Cypriot government. Panayiotou described the events in Gaza as genocide and expressed fears that the involvement of the bases could endanger Cyprus, making it a target. He recalled previous threats from a Hezbollah leader towards Cyprus. He believes that the bases no longer have a place in Cyprus and proposed a review of the issue after 65 years. He sought the public's opinion on the matter, emphasizing the need for public dialogue. The video demonstrates his critical stance towards the British Bases and his concern about the potential implications for Cyprus.