‘Security threat’ briefly declared at Akrotiri 

A “security threat” was briefly declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on Tuesday morning, though the threat swiftly passed, the Cyprus Mail has learned.

Shortly before 8am, personnel at the base were informed for the third time since Sunday night of an “ongoing security threat” and instructed to “return to your homes and stay inside until further notice”.

They were also told to “move away from windows and take cover behind or beneath substantial...