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Prosecution against army officer in commando’s death

Police will be launching criminal proceedings against a National Guard officer over the death of a 27-year-old special forces soldier in June. Investigators into the fatal accident of 27-year-old commando Panayiotis Yiannios

19th November 2022

Cyprus

Mistakes led to commando’s death

A series of mistakes led to the freak accident that cost 27-year commando Panayiotis Yiannios his life, after falling to his death from a helicopter during a National Guard exercise, according to

5th July 2022

Cyprus

Questions raised after commando dies in helicopter jump

A 27-year-old commando who was critical after a training exercise has died of his injuries, raising questions about the National Guard’s safety record. The Defence Ministry announced his death Wednesday, sending sincere

30th June 2022

Cyprus

Commando injured in exercise ‘extremely serious’

A non-commissioned National Guard officer injured after jumping from a helicopter during a military search and rescue exercise is in an extremely serious condition, said the Defence Ministry on Tuesday. Defence Ministry

28th June 2022

Cyprus