Scenes of terror unfolded today at the Central Bank of Cyprus building in the Agia Paraskevi neighborhood in central Nicosia, as part of a counterterrorism exercise called “CHRYSSOS 2026.”
Participating in the exercise were various departments and units of the Cyprus Police, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Department, and the Central Bank’s Security Service
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The purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the security measures in place, verify operational coordination procedures, and strengthen cooperation among all involved public and private entities, as part of the response to a terrorist incident affecting the security of the Central Bank of Cyprus.
In a statement, the Cyprus Police reported that the “CHRYSSOS 2026” exercise was conducted as a full-scale field exercise involving the full deployment of forces, aimed at realistically simulating operational conditions and effectively assessing the operational readiness and response of the agencies involved. In addition, the exercise helped personnel become more familiar with crisis management procedures and the implementation of the Central Bank of Cyprus’s emergency plans.
“The successful completion of the exercise reaffirmed the importance of ongoing training, interoperability, and close cooperation among all involved departments and agencies, with the aim of maintaining a high level of operational readiness and ensuring effective”
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