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Turkey’s aggressive statements create dangerous climate, says defence minister

Source: Cyprus News AgencyJune 6, 2021

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyJune 6, 20210703

Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on Sunday that Turkey’s provocative actions and aggressive behaviour against Cyprus and Greece create a dangerous climate. Addressing the unveiling...

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Cyprus has become a pillar of stability in the region says defence minister

Nick TheodoulouMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021

By Nick TheodoulouMay 24, 2021May 24, 20210522

Cyprus has been transformed into a pillar of stability in the region by building closer ties with other nations, Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides said on...

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Defence minister hoped Turkey will show good will for resumption Cyprus talks

Source: Cyprus News AgencyAugust 30, 2020

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyAugust 30, 202001306

Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides expressed hope on Sunday that Turkey would display the necessary good, allowing the resumption of UN-led talks for a settlement of...

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Coronavirus: EU defence ministers to discuss impact

Nick TheodoulouApril 6, 2020

By Nick TheodoulouApril 6, 20200438

Defence Minister Savvas Angelides will take part in a teleconference with his counterparts from EU member states to discuss matters relating to security amid the...

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Coronavirus: Angelides tests negative (Updated)

Jean ChristouMarch 17, 2020March 17, 2020

By Jean ChristouMarch 17, 2020March 17, 20200967

Defence Minister Savvas Angelides has tested negative for Covid-19, the ministry reported on Tuesday. The minister was tested for the virus as a precaution after a national guard...

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Lebanese defence minister to visit Cyprus

Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 14, 2019

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 14, 20190535

The Lebanese Minister of Defence Elias Bou Saab will be in Cyprus on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his Cypriot...

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East Med should be among areas of possible EU naval deployment, defence minister says

Source: Cyprus News AgencyAugust 29, 2019

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyAugust 29, 20190777

EU defence ministers on Thursday discussed ways to coordinate the deployment of naval forces in “areas of interest” during an informal meeting in Helsinki, Defence...

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‘Cyprus will remain a safe haven for those in need’, minister says at launch of Argonaftis

Staff ReporterMay 23, 2018May 23, 2018

By Staff ReporterMay 23, 2018May 23, 20182 125

Cyprus will remain a safe haven for those in need, especially for the refugees who are forced to abandon their homes and families, Defence Minister...

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Defence minister visits USS aircraft carrier Harry Truman

Staff ReporterMay 18, 2018

By Staff ReporterMay 18, 201820 138

At the invitation of the US Navy and the US Embassy in Nicosia, Defence Minister Savvas Angelides, accompanied by US Ambassador Kathleen Doherty, visited the...

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Ex central bank boss without lawyer in court

Evie AndreouMarch 7, 2018March 7, 2018

By Evie AndreouMarch 7, 2018March 7, 20184 172

By Evie Andreou Former Central Bank governor Christodoulos Christodoulou who is a defendant in the Focus corruption case is expected to file a request to Nicosia Criminal...

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May replaces defence minister in growing harassment scandal

Reuters News ServiceNovember 2, 2017

By Reuters News ServiceNovember 2, 201711 135

British Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to appoint a new defence minister on Thursday after her loyal ally Michael Fallon quit in a sexual...

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French armed forces minister on a short visit

Staff ReporterJuly 17, 2017

By Staff ReporterJuly 17, 20175 167

French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly will pay Cyprus a short visit on Monday and meet with her Cypriot Defence Minister Christophoros Fokaides in Larnaca....

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Afghan defence minister, army chief resign over deadly attack

Reuters News ServiceApril 24, 2017April 24, 2017

By Reuters News ServiceApril 24, 2017April 24, 20171214

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accepted the resignations of his defence minister and army chief of staff on Monday, after more than 140 soldiers were killed...

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Proposal made to name street after Costas Papacostas

FORMER STAFFJanuary 28, 2016February 10, 2016

By FORMER STAFFJanuary 28, 2016February 10, 201622 130

By Angelos Anastasiou The Cyprus Friends of the Police Association has suggested to the local authorities in Strovolos, in Nicosia among others, that a street...

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Bodies of missing airmen recovered (Update 3: adds communication with tower)

Evie AndreouOctober 23, 2014October 24, 2014

By Evie AndreouOctober 23, 2014October 24, 201421 243

By Evie Andreou THE BODIES of the two men believed to have been on board of the 5B-CLI, twin-prop Diamond DA42 training plane that crashed...

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Laos air force plane crashes, defence minister on board

CyprusMailMay 17, 2014

By CyprusMailMay 17, 20140151

A Laos air force plane with 14 people on board, including the defence minister, has crashed in the north of the Southeast Asian country, a...

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Fokaides meets Greek army chief

Jean ChristouApril 9, 2014

By Jean ChristouApril 9, 20141147

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides and Chief of the Greek Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Christos Manolas, who is in Cyprus to participate in the FINABEL...

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New defence minister says safety of personnel a top priority (updated)

Jean ChristouApril 7, 2014April 7, 2014

By Jean ChristouApril 7, 2014April 7, 20142 65

By Jean Christou NEW Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides was sworn in on Monday during a ceremony at the presidential palace. Fokaides. 40, replaces Tasos...

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Cut in military service up for discussion at cabinet (updated: adds DIKO jibe)

FORMER STAFFMarch 6, 2014March 7, 2014

By FORMER STAFFMarch 6, 2014March 7, 20143 145

By Constantinos Psillides Defence Minister Fotis Fotiou said on Thursday he would be taking his proposal to reduce military service to 14 months to the...

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Long road ahead for army reform

FORMER STAFFFebruary 23, 2014February 23, 2014

By FORMER STAFFFebruary 23, 2014February 23, 201431 153

By Constantinos Psillides SOLDIERS should not hold out unrealistic hopes that government plans to reduce military service to as little as 14 months will be...