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Cyprus Defense Committee Approves Insurance Coverage for National Guard Personnel on Dangerous Missions

Published January 15, 2026, 13:13
Cyprus Defense Committee Approves Insurance Coverage for National Guard Personnel on Dangerous Missions

The Cyprus House of Representatives' Defense Committee has approved regulatory arrangements ensuring insurance coverage for National Guard personnel participating in dangerous missions. The coverage will be provided in the event of death or permanent disability while performing their duties, with a monetary compensation that will be tax-free. The regulation is part of a broader effort to professionally secure the National Guard's personnel and paves the way for providing insurance coverage to all professional personnel. Simultaneously, the possibility of deploying troops to other countries is being discussed, a matter under consideration since 2024.