British military bases in Cyprus

The Cypriot daily comments on the decision to retain British military bases on Cyprus: "There can be no doubt that the bases are remnants of British colonialism. It is no secret that the bases constitute the world's largest centre for espionage. Spying out our own interests is no doubt among the activities of the British. ... These bases represent a threat to our state and our dignity. They weaken our resolve in the face of Turkey's expansionist policy and do not protect our country against possible Turkish military expansion. And beyond the political dimension, the amount of electromagnetic radiation the bases emit must be made public, ... so that people realise the high risk they pose to their health."

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