Serious concerns emerged on Thursday following reports of contracted soldiers (Syop) being transferred from the National Guard to the Cypriot Intelligence Service (KYP), prompting a strong response from vice-president and House member, George Karoullas.
KYP, established to handle national security matters, has historically included members from both the police force and the National Guard. The 2016 legislation governing KYP allows for the secondment of personnel from these services to the
