Anti-war protests held in Cyprus regarding foreign military presence

On March 7, 2026, approximately 20 activists gathered at the Agios Nikolaos roundabout in Limassol to conduct an anti-war protest, demanding the closure of British military bases in Cyprus. Participants displayed banners with slogans criticizing the military presence and foreign geopolitical involvement. Separately, on the preceding Thursday, several organizations including United For Palestine, BDS Cyprus, and Genocide Free Cyprus organized a protest outside the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia. These demonstrators called for the termination of military and diplomatic cooperation between Cyprus and nations such as Israel, Greece, and the United States. Speakers at the Nicosia event argued that ongoing international conflicts are driven by competition over natural resources rather than localized political disputes. Protest organizers expressed opposition to the alignment of Cyprus with Western foreign policy regarding Iran and the Persian Gulf. Authorities have previously issued directives concerning the potential evacuation of residents near the Akrotiri base. No reports of significant violence or arrests were noted during these public interventions.