Diko ‘satisfied’ with 2 per cent defence spending target
Diko leader Nikolas Papadopoulos on Friday expressed his “satisfaction” with the government’s defence spending target and with the progress being made to reach it. The...
Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas
Bilateral defence cooperation discussed by minister of defence in Jordan (Video)
Strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between Cyprus and Jordan was discussed by Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas during the official visit to Jordan on Wednesday at the...
Outgoing National Guard chief meets with president
Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis, the outgoing chief of the National Guard, met with President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday and was thanked for his service. The...
Giorgallas pledges ‘undivided support’ for Armenia
Defence minister Michalis Giorgallas pledged his “undivided support for the people of Armenia” in a telephone call with his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan, on Thursday....
Cybc honours outgoing NG chief in farewell ceremony
The island’s national broadcaster Cybc on Friday held a small ceremony in honour of the outgoing National Guard chief, Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis. Defence minister...
New conscripts sworn in in ceremonies across country
Ceremonies have been held across the country to swear in the latest intake of conscripts into the National guard. In Nicosia, a large-scale swearing in...
Defence minister assures support for new National Guard recruits
The National Guard is a ‘second family’ and will support each one of the new army recruits, Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas said on Friday following...
Cyprus and Greece strengthen defence cooperation in ministerial meeting
The strengthening of bilateral defence and military cooperation between Cyprus and Greece was the focus of a meeting between the defence ministers of the two...
President seeks Cyprus talks resumption, Defence Minister says
All the efforts of President, Nikos Christodoulides, are focused on the liberation and reunification of Cyprus, to break the impasse that has arisen and to...
President reiterates commitment to Cyprus problem solution
President Nikos Christodoulides pledged on Sunday that he will give his utmost for the reunification of the island saying the European Union sees Cyprus’ efforts...
