Defence minister heads to Prague
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides is travelling to Prague on Sunday to take part in a meeting of EU defence ministers. At the centre of the...
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Defence minister pays tribute to those who died at Mari
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides on Sunday attended a religious memorial service for the 13 men killed at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari on...
Defence minister off to US on official visit
Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides will travel to the United States on Sunday for a working visit, marking a milestone in Cyprus-US relations as he will...
Turkey’s aggressive statements create dangerous climate, says defence minister
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...
Cyprus has become a pillar of stability in the region says defence minister
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...
Defence minister hoped Turkey will show good will for resumption Cyprus talks
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...
Coronavirus: EU defence ministers to discuss impact
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...
Coronavirus: Angelides tests negative (Updated)
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...
Lebanese defence minister to visit Cyprus
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...
East Med should be among areas of possible EU naval deployment, defence minister says
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...
