4 d. ago Defence minister hails elite frogmen as guardians of national security

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday praised Cyprus’ special forces as “symbols of discipline, resilience and hope”, during a graduation ceremony at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari. Speaking at the awarding of diplomas and insignia to the graduates of the 85th School of Underwater Demolitions, Palmas said the ceremony marked the end of […]

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1 week ago More than 95% of teens register to start army service this summer

A total of 95.2 per cent of teens who will carry out their army service as of July successfully registered through the ministry of defence’s online platform, officials confirmed on Monday. The digital portal, which closed at midnight on Sunday, marked the end of the 2025 enlistment window for new recruits. Registration was compulsory and […]

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1 week ago Palmas: We will not withdraw from the fight until justice and freedom are restored

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Sunday declared that Greek Cypriots will “not withdraw from the fight we are waging until justice and freedom are restored in our homeland”. Addressing an event to honour Eoka, the paramilitary group formed with the aim of uniting Cyprus with Greece, in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, he stressed his view […]

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1 week ago Pakistan denies nuclear body meeting after offensive launched on India

Pakistan’s defence minister said on Saturday that no meeting of the top military and civil body overseeing the country’s nuclear arsenal had been scheduled following a military operation against India earlier in the day. Pakistan’s military said earlier that the prime minister had called on the authority to meet. The information minister did not respond […]

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2 w. ago Dutch PM confirms Rutte’s call for higher NATO defence spend

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members meet higher targets for defence spending by 2032, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on Friday. Reuters reported last week that Rutte had proposed NATO members raise defence spending to 3.5% of their GDP, and a further 1.5% on broader security-related items to meet U.S. […]

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2 w. ago Turkey warns of action over drilling in disputed Block 5 waters

Any unauthorised drilling activity in Turkey’s ‘continental shelf’ off the southern coast of Cyprus will be immediately dealt with, sources at the Turkish defence ministry were reported as warning on Thursday. The Cyprus News Agency quoted sources at the country’s defence ministry as saying that part of offshore Block 5 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone […]

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2 w. ago Conflict spreads as India, Pakistan fight with drones and missiles

Pakistan and India accused each other of launching drone attacks on Thursday, and Islamabad’s Defence Minister said further retaliation was “increasingly certain”, on the second day of major clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan said it shot down 25 drones from India, while India said it air defences had stopped Pakistani drone and missile attacks […]

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2 w. ago Defence minister showcases national industry at Athens exhibition

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas, on Wednesday attended the international defence and security exhibition “Defea 2025” in Athens. His presence marks a strategic move by Cyprus to strengthen its global presence in the defence sector. The ministry of defence, together with domestic defence companies, is participating with a dedicated national stand. At the stand, visitors are […]

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2 w. ago Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus

Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus  Hetq.am

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2 w. ago UK police extend detention of Iranians arrested in terrorism probe

British counter-terrorism police have obtained warrants to further detain seven Iranian nationals arrested on Saturday in two separate investigations. Authorities secured warrants to detain four Iranians aged between 29 and 46 – who were arrested over a suspected plot to target a specific premises – for questioning until May 10, London’s Metropolitan Police said on […]

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2 w. ago Trump slaps 100% tariff on foreign films, cites national security issues

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday a sweeping new trade measure: a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States, declaring that the American film industry was being “killed” by foreign tax incentives and calling the issue a matter of national security. “This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a National […]

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3 w. ago White House national security adviser Waltz being forced out, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz is being forced out of his job, four people briefed on the matter said on Thursday, in the first major shakeup of Trump’s inner circle since he took office in January. Waltz’s deputy, Alex Wong, an Asia expert who was a State Department official focused on […]

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3 w. ago US threatens again that it will withdraw as mediator if Russia, Ukraine fail to propose peace plan

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that now is the time for concrete proposals from Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine and warned that the U.S. will step back as a mediator if there is no progress. At a later United Nations Security Council meeting, U.S. diplomat John Kelley […]

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