#National Guard

The National Guard remains Cyprus’ primary deterrent against external threats and its foremost defender of the country’s freedom and democracy, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, as he ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday said that Cyprus remains “ashamed” of the Mari explosion, as he made a speech at a memorial event to mark its 15th anniversary. “We are ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday assured families that respect for every new conscript’s dignity is “non-negotiable” as the enlistment process for the 2026 intake got under way. Speaking during ...

The electricity authority (EAC) and the defence ministry on Monday signed an agreement for 4,400 LED light bulbs to be installed in national guard camps across the island. The measure constitutes ...

The memory of the five military officers killed in the 2002 helicopter crash near Kouklia remains a lasting point of reference for both the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, ...

The number of contract soldiers eligible for promotion to contract non-commissioned officer (NCO) positions will increase from the originally announced 250 to 400, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas announced on Friday. Citing growing ...

Akel Famagusta has called on Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas to reconsider the location of the “Modestos Panteli” military camp in Liopetri, citing longstanding concerns among residents over its proximity to ...

The allocation of new conscripts to their posts follows an objective, transparent and fair procedure, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas reiterated on Wednesday. Speaking at the random allocation process at the ...

Cyprus on Thursday took receipt of its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence procurement programme, with a total of €177.2 million being disbursed to ...

Military strength depends not only on acquiring advanced weapons systems and equipment, but also on keeping them reliable and operational through continuous, high-quality maintenance, National Guard chief lieutenant general Emmanouel ...

Members of the National Guard have been disciplined following an internal investigation into the disappearance of 13.6 kilograms of explosives from a military firing range in Larnaca earlier this year. The ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Wednesday called for restraint in public discussion surrounding the army careers of the children of a terrorism suspect, stressing that no assumptions should be made ...

The defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier (Syop) scheme through improved salaries and expanded career opportunities, as the latest recruitment process ...

The National Guard marked the 62nd anniversary of its establishment on Thursday, reaffirming its ostensible mission to protect the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus. In ...

Court proceedings in the private criminal prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou advanced, after prosecutors submitted a revised indictment against five former officials, with preliminary objections now scheduled ...

The defence ministry announced on Monday that applications for the recruitment of contract soldiers (Syop) in the National Guard are now open and will remain available until July 13. Interested applicants ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said Cyprus remains committed to strengthening its role in regional security during a graduation ceremony for members of the national guard’s naval special forces at ...

Cyprus will utilise the €1.18 billion from the EU Safe programme over a period of five years to cover defence needs and enhance the country’s role in the European security ...

The balance of military forces in Cyprus remains clearly in Turkey’s favour, according to a report published on Thursday. The report, compiled by the Cyprus Centre for Strategic Studies, ...

It’s no surprise when listening to Archbishop Georgios’ public messages that the Church is heavily invested in the Cyprus issue and stopping the ‘turkification’ of the island at all ...

Strengthening Cyprus’ deterrent capability begins with meaningful investment in the human capital of the National Guard, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday. Speaking on his way into a cabinet meeting ...

A multinational civil-military cooperation exercise, Argonaut 2026, is taking place in Cyprus from May 11 to May 15, the defence ministry announced on Monday. According to the ministry, the exercise will test the ...

The digital platform created for conscripts to register for military service will reopen at 7am on Thursday and remain open until midnight on Friday as many had not completed the ...

A contract for the purchase of 15 buses by the church of Cyprus, to be donated for use by the National Guard, was signed at the Archbishopric on Monday. “The Orthodox ...