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Assurances of High Readiness Level of BB Given by British Defence Minister

Published March 5, 2026, 14:05
Assurances of High Readiness Level of BB Given by British Defence Minister

The British Defence Minister, John Healey, assured the Mayor of Kourio and the Deputy Mayor of Akrotiri of the high level of readiness of the British Bases to protect both their area and the Republic of Cyprus. During a meeting, the Defence Minister stated that the operational level of the Bases would be further strengthened with the arrival of new equipment. The issue of creating shelters and evacuation plans was also discussed, as well as covering the cost of accommodation for vulnerable groups in hotels, which the Minister assured would be covered from last Monday until the next one.