In Cyprus, some fear the country’s colonial past is putting Cypriots at risk in the present. After an Iranian drone hit a British airbase on the island in early March, debate on Cyprus’s relationship with the UK is growing louder. Recent military deployments by EU states to Cyprus have received a much warmer welcome. The Cypriot government is keen to stress the country itself wasn’t targeted, and tell tourists that Cyprus is safe and open for business. #dwcurrentaffairs | DW News