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AKEL Secretary General Jokes About Anastasiades Joining Protests

Published March 29, 2026, 17:01
AKEL Secretary General Jokes About Anastasiades Joining Protests

The Secretary General of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, brought a smile to the National Council with a comment about former President Nikos Anastasiades. During a discussion about the British Bases, Mr. Stefanou responded to Mr. Anastasiades' statements, who characterized the Bases as a colonial relic, jokingly saying that in other times they would invite him to the protests organized by AKEL. The comment was made in the context of a discussion about the issue of the British Bases and how different political forces view it. Mr. Stefanou's statement highlights the contrast between the views of AKEL and Mr. Anastasiades regarding the issue of the Bases, while also adding a light and humorous touch to the discussion.