#Vasilis Palmas

Cyprus’ Regional Aerial Firefighting Station (CRAFS) is expected to secure co-funding for two firefighting aircraft as it expands its role as an operational and training hub for the EU and ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas will be meeting his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Athens on Thursday, with talks set to focus on closer defence coordination, European defence readiness and regional ...

The military agreement between Greece and Israel for the development of the so-called Achilles Shield provides protection not only for the two countries but also for Cyprus against the common ...

The Tseri firing range is set to close, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Friday, although he did not specify when operations would cease. Speaking to CyBC, Palmas said the “...

Defence sources on Thursday declined comment on media reports that a police probe into last month’s fire sparked by the destruction of munitions at a firing range has found ...

Those found responsible for the wildfire that broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range last month “will be held accountable in accordance with the law”, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas “did not care about the truth” of the fire which broke out at a firing range near the Larnaca district village of Kalo Chorio on Monday, ...

The defence minister and the National Guard chief on Friday both apologised to residents of the area surrounding the Kalo Chorio firing range near Limassol over Monday’s fire sparked ...

Questions over who authorised the destruction of ammunition at the Kalo Chorio firing range have moved higher up the military chain of command, with information suggesting the commander of the 70...

Firefighting crews remained on high alert in Ayia Anna overnight following Monday’s large wildfire, with strong ground forces staying in the area to monitor conditions and respond immediately to ...

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 ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday urged newly commissioned officers of the Cyprus National Guard to pursue lifelong learning, lead with humanity and play their part in strengthening Cyprus’ deterrence ...

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 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 ...

AFTER Cyprus and France signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) at the start of the previous week, some media reports claimed that this would lead to the permanent presence ...

No discussions have taken place regarding the permanent deployment of Greek F-16 fighter jets or a Greek naval vessel in Cyprus, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday, stressing that ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday hailed the Council of the European Union’s adoption of an agreement with Canada, which will allow for Canadian companies and products to be ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on ...

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first use of the bloc’s new ...

The ongoing war in Ukraine is set to dominate proceedings on Monday, with the European Union’s 27 defence ministers having descended on Nicosia for an informal meeting of the European ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday hailed Cyprus’ strengthening relations with the United States at the confirmation ceremony of Leonidas Pheraiou, the first Cypriot national to enrol at the United ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday denied that he plans to leave Dipa after the party lost all its seats at Sunday’s parliamentary election, with it having been rumoured ...

Britain and Cyprus have reaffirmed their close defence partnership following talks in London between UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas. The meeting, held on Tuesday, ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas attended the annual Cyprus Forum London 2026 on Monday as part of his visit to London, ahead of a scheduled meeting with UK Defence Secretary John Healey ...