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Palmas voices concern over missing explosives: “They aren’t TNT”

Cyprus February 2, 2026 at 14:03

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas described the disappearance of explosives from the Kalo Chorio training field as a serious incident. Speaking on the programme “Mesimeri...

Young National Guard conscripts face poverty in service

Cyprus January 2, 2026 at 11:47

Young National Guard conscripts endure severe poverty impacting daily life and leave decisions. PhileNews reports Pancyprian Committee of Mothers and Relatives of National Guardsmen...

National Guard helicopter accident: Preliminary report points to human error

Cyprus November 28, 2025 at 11:38

The Deputy Chief of the National Guard, Lt. Gen. Neophytos Pachoulides, revealed today that the preliminary investigation into the recent helicopter incident suggests human...