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Xylofagou Quarry Owners Block British Bases Firing Range in Protest

Published January 19, 2026, 08:17
Xylofagou Quarry Owners Block British Bases Firing Range in Protest

Quarry companies in Xylofagou have blocked access to the British Bases firing range in protest against the Bases' refusal to extend the quarrying zone. The protest also involves local fishermen, who claim the firing range's operation negatively impacts their livelihoods. Demonstrators state they will continue their blockade indefinitely until the British Bases reconsider their request for expansion. Quarry owners argue that the refusal was based on unjustified demands for additional studies, despite having received positive assessments from other departments. The situation remains tense, with the British Bases yet to issue an official statement.