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Greece and Cyprus Discuss Arms Sales in EU Framework

Ministers from Greece and Cyprus discussed possibilities for cooperation in the defence industry within the framework of the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), on Monday. Cyprus Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides met in Nicosia with Greek Alternate Defence Minister Dimitris Vitsas, who...

Cyprus Drastically Reduces Mandatory Army Service to 14 Months

On Thursday the Cyprus parliament went forward in approving a legislation that slashes mandatory military service for male Greek-Cypriot nationals from 24 months to 14 months. Cyprus is considered one of the most militarized lands as the occupied island hosts...

Greek Defense Minister Concludes Visit to Cyprus

Greece's Defense Minister Panos Kammenos concluded his two-day visit to Cyprus on Thursday and returned to Athens. Shortly before his departure, Kammenos and his Cypriot counterpart Christoforos Fokaides had a meeting with the Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian and Overseas Affairs...

Defense Minister Underlines Greece's Support for Cyprus

Greece "is here" for Cyprus, Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said on Wednesday during joint statements with his Cypriot counterpart Christoforos Fokaides in Nicosia. Kammenos arrived on the island for a two-day official visit earlier the same day. The Greek...

Greek PM Concludes Cyprus Visit With Pledge to Work for a Solution on Missing Persons

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras concluded his visit to Cyprus earlier today, the first official visit abroad since he took office on Monday, January 26, following the Greek snap elections. He already departed for Italy, the second destination of his...