Russian citizens suggest forming their own National Guard unit
Russian-speaking citizens of the Republic are volunteering to serve in the National Guard as reservists and have proposed creating a separate unit, according to a
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Far right party denies draft dodging reports
Far right party Elam on Monday sought to refute reports that three senior members, including its chairman, had not served in the army, but essentially
Corrective steps being taken to address faulty army call-up system
The government reiterated on Friday that it is taking corrective steps to address shortcomings in the call-up system for National Guard reservists, an issue highlighted
Audit office army report ‘could have compromised national security’
THE audit office ought to have refrained from making public its report on the state of the armed services’ recruitment system, the defence ministry said
Thousands skipping army reserve duty on dubious grounds (updated)
Almost 11,000 Cypriot men do not serve in the National Guard reserves either because they fail to declare their repatriation, are still listed as being
National service is impacting our mental health
By Angelos Sofocleous Each year, for over 50 years, up to 5,000 Cypriot males get conscripted in the National Guard, Cyprus’ military force. The amount
DNA links army sergeant to 2006 explosives find (updated)
Following his release by a court-martial where he was charged with possession of illegal arms, police on Wednesday re-arrested a 47-year-old National Guard master sergeant
Soldier charged with illegal arms possession
A National Guard master sergeant was charged before a court-martial on Tuesday in connection with illegal arms found at his barracks last week. The sergeant,
First of new recruits arrive at National Guard camps
Some 200 new recruits are expected on Monday in Larnaca, and by Friday around 2,000 of them are expected. Defence Minister Savvas Angelides, who visited
Parents demand new probe into 2005 death of their son
Following their protest outside the attorney-general’s office some 10 days ago, the parents of a 26-year-old man who was found dead under a bridge in
National Guard will remain a defensive, not offensive force, president says
President Nicos Anastasiades reiterated on Wednesday that as long as the Turkish army continued to occupy part of the island’s territory and questions the sovereign
Tanks being moved to war museum
Police on Thursday briefly closed Vyronos Avenue in Nicosia as the National Guard unloaded old armour the outfit had used over the years as part
Helicopters to be bought for National Guard
The Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it is looking to buy helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of the restructuring and modernisation of
A-G orders probe into alleged beating of soldier
THE Attorney-general has ordered a criminal investigation into the alleged beating of a soldier by his commanding officer. In the meantime, the findings of an
Army probes soldier beating claim (Updated)
Defence Minister Christophoros Fokaides on Monday suspended the commander of a Limassol-based unit who is being investigated for allegedly beating a soldier. The 18-year
NG troops in joint training in Israel
National Guard special forces personnel are taking part in joint training exercises with Israeli troops (IDF) in the neighbouring country, it has emerged. According to
Army officer may be linked to spate of bombing attacks
The arrest of a 44-year-old non-commissioned officer of the National Guard in connection with at least two bomb attacks in Limassol may lead back to
Defence ministry plans armament spending spree
The National Guard is in the process of upgrading its weapons systems, according to reports. Daily Politis writes that the military has signed an agreement
Turkish monitoring of drillship no cause for concern, Fokaides says
By George Psyllides and Andria Kades DEFENCE minister Christoforos Fokaides said Friday there was no cause for concern from Turkey’s moves in relation with the
Draft dodging falls but loopholes remain, minister warns
Parliament needs to vote through a bill amending current legislation which allows new army recruits to evade their mandatory service citing psychological problems, Defence Minister
