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As stated in the Report of the Investigative Committee of the Hellenic Parliament regarding the Cyprus File, in early July 1974, the Commander of the Commandos in Cyprus, Colonel Konstantinos Kompoki, convened a meeting of the Commanders of the Commando Squadrons to announce the implementation of the plan to overthrow President Makarios. The junta members did not invite Katsanis. Not coincidentally. They knew he would not legitimize such a blatant crime. General Katsanis became a symbol of bravery, courage, and patriotism, and the extent of tributes in his name, the camps, the monuments, the busts, the naming ceremonies, and all that has been done in honor of his sacrifice, in Cyprus and Greece, reflect the due recognition of his contribution and sacrifice, said Minister of Defense Vasilis Palamas, in a speech on behalf of the President of the Republic at the presentation of the book "George Katsanis, the Commander of Saint Hilarion and His Legacy." #Κατσάνης #Ελευθερία #Κύπρος (translated)

The strengthening of the interconnection between defense, research, academia, and industry is essential for building resilience, technological excellence, and strategic autonomy. The Ministry of Defense firmly believes that innovation is a strategic pillar of national security, said Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas, speaking at the EUDIS Defence Hackathon 2026. #καινοτομία #εθνικήασφάλεια #Άμυνα (translated)

The Ministry of Defense believes that innovation is a strategic pillar of national security. The importance of organizing efforts to enhance defense technology and collaboration among research, academia, and industry was highlighted in the speech by the Minister of Defense, Vassilis Palmas. #EUDISDefenceHackathon #ΑμυντικήΚαινοτομία #ΤεχνητήΝοημοσύνη (translated)

Only pride and warm congratulations to the participants in this impressive exercise IRIS 2026. As long as there is occupation and as long as there is political and geopolitical fluidity in our wider region, we must train, improve, and strengthen our deterrent power to effectively protect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty, but first and above all, to ensure the safety of the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus. The Minister of Defense, Vasilis Palmas, stated after the completion of the exercise that as long as occupation continues and political and geopolitical fluidity prevails in the wider region, Cyprus must train, improve, and strengthen its deterrent power, aimed at safeguarding its territorial integrity, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens. #Κύπρος #ΙΡΙΣ2026 #ΑμυντικήΔύναμη (translated)

"As part of our efforts to modernize the National Guard, addressing all issues concerning our personnel is of significant importance." The Minister of Defense, Vassilis Palmou, announced the approval for the hiring of 400 contract non-commissioned officers, who will come from the Contract Soldiers (SYOP), following today's session of the Council of Ministers. #ΣΥΟΠ #ΕθνικήΦρουρά #Προσλήψεις (translated)