#Vasilis Palmas

The National Guard remains Cyprus’ primary deterrent against external threats and its foremost defender of the country’s freedom and democracy, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Tuesday, as he ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday urged newly commissioned officers of the Cyprus National Guard to pursue lifelong learning, lead with humanity and play their part in strengthening Cyprus’ deterrence ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday assured families that respect for every new conscript’s dignity is “non-negotiable” as the enlistment process for the 2026 intake got under way. Speaking during ...

The allocation of new conscripts to their posts follows an objective, transparent and fair procedure, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas reiterated on Wednesday. Speaking at the random allocation process at the ...

AFTER Cyprus and France signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) at the start of the previous week, some media reports claimed that this would lead to the permanent presence ...

No discussions have taken place regarding the permanent deployment of Greek F-16 fighter jets or a Greek naval vessel in Cyprus, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Monday, stressing that ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Monday hailed the Council of the European Union’s adoption of an agreement with Canada, which will allow for Canadian companies and products to be ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas highlighted the importance of training, readiness, and personnel development during the final phase of the “Dimitra 2026” military exercise at Kalo Chorio firing range in Larnaca on ...

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities accused of disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first use of the bloc’s new ...

The ongoing war in Ukraine is set to dominate proceedings on Monday, with the European Union’s 27 defence ministers having descended on Nicosia for an informal meeting of the European ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday hailed Cyprus’ strengthening relations with the United States at the confirmation ceremony of Leonidas Pheraiou, the first Cypriot national to enrol at the United ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday denied that he plans to leave Dipa after the party lost all its seats at Sunday’s parliamentary election, with it having been rumoured ...

Britain and Cyprus have reaffirmed their close defence partnership following talks in London between UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas. The meeting, held on Tuesday, ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas attended the annual Cyprus Forum London 2026 on Monday as part of his visit to London, ahead of a scheduled meeting with UK Defence Secretary John Healey ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said Cyprus remains committed to strengthening its role in regional security during a graduation ceremony for members of the national guard’s naval special forces at ...

Cyprus will utilise the €1.18 billion from the EU Safe programme over a period of five years to cover defence needs and enhance the country’s role in the European security ...

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) is continuing to monitor the situation in the buffer zone near the village of Avlona, which is located between Nicosia and Morphou, ...

Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyberdefence and space technology are redefining defence, making it imperative to develop domestic technological capabilities that would meet National Guard needs and secure the resilience of ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday underlined the importance of military readiness, modernisation and strategic alliances, confirming plans to upgrade key infrastructure during remarks marking the feast day of Saint ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday delivered a speech at the 41st Marathon of Love for Missing Persons, expressing “deep emotion and utmost respect” while reaffirming the state’s support ...

The ending of conscripts being given posts within the ministry of defence and the general staff of the National Guard was announced on Monday by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas. He ...

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Friday said he was satisfied with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp)’ intervention in Pyla this week, saying the force had taken measures ...

Cyprus and Greece reviewed the presence of Greek military assets on the island and discussed Cyprus’ interest in acquiring the Kentavros defence system, during a meeting in Athens on Tuesday ...

Cyprus and Greece are set to assess the continued presence of Greek military assets on the island, as regional tensions linked to the Middle East crisis remain under close review. ...