Retirement of Brigadier Alkis Alki Viadis and Continuation of Investigation into Disappearance of Explosives
February 17, 2026
Brigadier Alkis Alki Viadis was retired following the conclusion of a disciplinary investigation regarding the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of explosive material during a training activity. The report from the investigation will be submitted within a specified timeframe by another officer. Recent promotions led to his retirement due to the standard procedure for officer renewal. Alki Viadis had played a crucial role in the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council. The investigation into the disappearance of the explosives continues, with no indications of criminal intent found so far.