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Cyprus and Malta set framework for enhanced cooperation

Annette ChrysostomouJanuary 10, 2018

By Annette ChrysostomouJanuary 10, 201813 22

Decisions which set the framework for enhanced cooperation in areas such as maritime cooperation, surveillance in the Mediterranean, research and rescue, counter-terrorism, education and humanitarian

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‘Egypt plays key role in security of the region’

Annette ChrysostomouDecember 12, 2017

By Annette ChrysostomouDecember 12, 20174 27

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides said on Tuesday that Egypt plays a key role as regards security not only in the Middle East, but also in

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Fokaides meets German Defence State Secretary at military airbase

Source: Cyprus News AgencyDecember 4, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyDecember 4, 20175 31

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides met on Monday with German State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Defence Marcus Grubel at the Andreas Papandreou military airbase in Paphos.

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Cyprus move a step closer to being part of an integrated European defence policy

Source: Cyprus News AgencyNovember 8, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyNovember 8, 201736 266

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal for Cyprus’ participation in the permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) mechanism, an EU tool aiming to increase defence cooperation

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Fokaides briefs French defence minister on EEZ activity

Andria KadesJuly 17, 2017

By Andria KadesJuly 17, 20178 24

French Minister for Armed Forces Florence Parly was in Cyprus on Monday and was briefed by her Cypriot counterpart Christoforos Fokaides on France’s oil giant

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Ministry steps up cyber defence

FORMER STAFFJune 13, 2017June 13, 2017

By FORMER STAFFJune 13, 2017June 13, 2017118

The Ministry of Defence held a conference on Tuesday called Internet and Security as part of a series of actions aimed at informing the public

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Cyber security on the table during Israel meetings

Source: Cyprus News AgencyMay 15, 2017

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyMay 15, 2017140

Cyber threats will be among the issues on the table when Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides pays an official visit to Israel later on Monday during

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Defence agreement upgraded with France

FORMER STAFFApril 4, 2017

By FORMER STAFFApril 4, 201710 40

An updated Defence Agreement between Cyprus and France was signed on Tuesday by Defence ministers Christoforos Fokaides and Jean-Yves Le Drian. According to a statement,

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Gifted Omani vessel christened at Larnaca ceremony

Staff ReporterFebruary 14, 2017February 15, 2017

By Staff ReporterFebruary 14, 2017February 15, 201712 56

A modified yacht formerly owned by the Sultan of Oman, which was gifted to the Republic of Cyprus by the sultanate in 2014 was christened at

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UK, Cyprus strengthen ties

FORMER STAFFFebruary 10, 2017February 10, 2017

By FORMER STAFFFebruary 10, 2017February 10, 201716 27

In the first-ever official visit to Cyprus by a British Defence minister, aiming to strengthen the two countries’ bilateral relationship, tightening ties, and confronting global

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Firing range will be closed if study proves risk to health

Evie AndreouDecember 24, 2016January 23, 2017

By Evie AndreouDecember 24, 2016January 23, 2017129

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides reassured residents of Kalo Horio on Saturday that the firing range in their area would close down if it was proven

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Air force has been significantly upgraded, minister says

Evie AndreouNovember 8, 2016

By Evie AndreouNovember 8, 201644 55

The Cyprus Air Force has been significantly upgraded in the past couple of years, through joint exercises conducted in cooperation with friendly countries, Defence Minister

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Defence minister in Austria talks

FORMER STAFFOctober 25, 2016

By FORMER STAFFOctober 25, 20165 20

In a two-day official visit to Austria, which concluded on Tuesday, defence minister Christoforos Fokaides had bilateral meetings with his Austrian counterpart Hans Peter Doskozil.

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Fokaides on official visit to Austria

Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 23, 2016

By Source: Cyprus News AgencyOctober 23, 201613 20

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides left for Austria on Sunday on an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Hans Peter Doskozil. The two ministers

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Around 10-15 per cent of new professional army applicants have dropped out, will be replaced by runners up

Staff ReporterOctober 16, 2016October 17, 2016

By Staff ReporterOctober 16, 2016October 17, 201630 32

Around 10-15 per cent of the 3,000 successful applicants who applied to be part of Cyprus; first professional army, have dropped out, due either to

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Defence minister off to Bratislava

Source: Cyprus News AgencySeptember 25, 2016

By Source: Cyprus News AgencySeptember 25, 2016026

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides departs on Monday for Bratislava, Slovakia to attend the two-day EU informal Defence Ministers Council. The EU Defence Ministers will be

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More co-operation than ever before: Fallon speaks to the Cyprus Mail

Jean ChristouAugust 3, 2016August 3, 2016

By Jean ChristouAugust 3, 2016August 3, 20168 39

Britain’s Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Tuesday the UK was “stepping up not stepping back”, and accelerating efforts to stop the Islamic State and

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Defence minister visits sick soldier in hospital

Evie AndreouJuly 9, 2016

By Evie AndreouJuly 9, 201613 21

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides on Saturday visited the 19-year-old conscript who is in serious condition at the Nicosia general hospital’s ICU after suffering heatstroke at

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Defence ministry plans to close ‘draft dodge’ loopholes with new bill

FORMER STAFFMay 8, 2016

By FORMER STAFFMay 8, 20166 27

Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides said on Sunday that a bill would be presented to the new parliament that would close any loopholes that allowed youngsters

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Cut in military service upgrades National Guard effectiveness, minister says

George PsyllidesFebruary 26, 2016March 3, 2016

By George PsyllidesFebruary 26, 2016March 3, 201615 65

The decision to cut military service from 24 to 14 months constitutes an upgrade of the National Guard’s effectiveness, Defence Minister Christophoros Fokaides said on