#National Guard

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 ...

Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyberdefence and space technology are redefining defence, making it imperative to develop domestic technological capabilities that would meet National Guard needs and secure the resilience of ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday underlined the importance of military readiness, modernisation and strategic alliances, confirming plans to upgrade key infrastructure during remarks marking the feast day of Saint ...

Joint training between Cyprus and the French armed forces has taken place as part of a bilateral military cooperation programme aimed at strengthening readiness against modern security threats, the National ...

The ending of conscripts being given posts within the ministry of defence and the general staff of the National Guard was announced on Monday by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas. He ...

The defence ministry announced on Friday the launch of the digital service “e-registration” for conscripts of the national guard intake, with the platform now open for the submission of selection ...

The National Guard will hold a planned military exercise on the Akamas peninsula on Thursday as part of its tactical training programme. The drill will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ...

The cabinet approved a series of measures aimed at strengthening the police’s Motorised Immediate Action Unit (MMAD), including the introduction of a points-based system favouring candidates with special forces ...

The government is continuing to strengthen the National Guard’s deterrent capability through targeted actions, including closer cooperation with Cyprus’ emerging defence industry, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday. Speaking ...

The cabinet has approved an increase in the special allowance granted to all contract soldiers (Syop), Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Thursday. Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Palmas said ...

The government tabled legislation on Thursday to substantially upgrade the institution of contract soldiers (Syops) extending their service life, improving pay and creating clear pathways for promotion, in a bid ...

Cyprus’ air force and navy were both declared terrorist organisations by the Iranian government late on Saturday night, with the Iranian government declaring the air force and navy of every ...

The internal investigation into the disappearance of explosives during a national guard exercise has identified omissions and dereliction of duty by officers involved, defence minister Vasilis Palmas admitted on Saturday. ...

An investigation into the explosives that disappeared from an army firing range last month has highlighted specific omissions and responsibilities, which the defence ministry said on Friday it would be ...