When it comes to Cyprus, many people think of it as one of the most popular tourist areas of the Mediterranean due to its famous vacation spots. However, the truly unique characteristic of Cyprus is its strategic location in the Middle East. That is the reason why Britain kept the island under its rule from 1878 to 1960 and has maintained its presence on the island by way of its military bases since then. The fact that these bases are of indispensable importance for Britain is a reason that goes beyond simply enabling air operations in the Middle Eastern countries: Intelligence activities
Russia’s prominent daily English newspaper Pravda published Harun Yahya’s article “What's happening on British bases in Cyprus?” July 14th 2017.
http://www.harunyahya.com/en/Articles/253092/Whats-happening-on-British-bases-in-Cyprus
http://www.pravdareport.com/opinion/columnists/14-07-2017/138170-british_cyprus-0/
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