Talks on British bases to begin after de-escalation of regional tension

Discussions between Cyprus and the United Kingdom over the future of the British sovereign base areas are expected to begin once regional tensions ease, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

The comments come amid heightened security concerns following last month’s drone strike on RAF Akrotiri and growing public debate over the presence and role of the bases on the island.

According to the source, preparatory work is already underway on the issues Nicosia intends to raise...