Akrotiri Environmental Centre Welcomes 5,200 Students in Productive School Year
The Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre hosted 5,200 students since September, delivering key environmental programs to primary and secondary schools across Cyprus. Centre manager Dr. Thomas Hadjikyriakou said the year was…
Father to face Dhekelia court in deaths of two children
The father of two children who died in the British Bases at Dhekelia will appear before a Bases court on Thursday, authorities said. His partner has been released without charge.…
SBA Police report 12 arrests in ongoing Lady’s Mile, Curium beach operations
Police have made 12 arrests during four weeks of intensified operations on Lady’s Mile and Curium beaches, including the weekend arrest of a 34‑year‑old Bulgarian man for drug possession and…
Three years in prison for intent to supply cannabis
A 28‑year‑old Greek Cypriot man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on June 17 after being arrested last December with 23 kilograms of cannabis. He was detained in…
SBA effort to curb nuisance insects
The Bases’ Joint Services Health Unit has handed over 14 mosquito‑trapping units to communities around the Akrotiri wetlands as part of an expanded effort to curb nuisance insects and reduce…
Chinook helicopter crews prepared for firefighting season
British Bases officials say their Chinook helicopter crews are prepared for the summer firefighting season after taking part in a Republic of Cyprus–led exercise. The RAF Akrotiri–based team from 1310…
Cyprus Residents Oppose Plan for 32 New Antennas at UK’s Akrotiri Base
Residents in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus are opposing a British plan to install 32 new military communications antennas, citing fears over radiation, according to reports in the press. Reports…
SBA police, environment officers step up action against illegal dog training
The Sovereign Base Areas Police and the SBA Environment Department have launched joint operations to stop illegal training of hunting dogs in protected areas at Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali. Training…
SBA Police warn of road and beach risks ahead of long weekend
The Sovereign Base Areas Police are urging the public to take extra care on the roads and at the beach ahead of what is expected to be a very busy…
Double milestone at SBA passing‑out parade
The Sovereign Base Areas Police marked a double milestone with a passing‑out parade for officers completing their probation and an attestation ceremony for new recruits. The event at the Officers’…