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Cyprus is proceeding with the upgrade of the "Evangelos Florakis" Naval Base in Mari with the aim of hosting more than eight large naval vessels and strengthening defense infrastructures to support allied forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. #ΝαυτικήΒάση #Κύπρος #ΑμυντικήΣτρατηγική (translated)

The Proper Greek Analyst criticized publications from Kontra, Eleftheros Typos, Political, and Dimokratia, arguing that they presented as a Greek success an exception that would pave the way for a reduction of fuel taxes or investments amounting to 1 billion euros. He described the coverage as misleading and said it confused two different requests. According to him, the government's request for temporary reductions in the Special Consumption Tax or VAT on fuels not to be counted toward the deficit was rejected. He argued that such measures would directly support citizens and businesses and that they had been implemented without requests to the Commission from 11 EU countries. He also cited a Reuters publication regarding the rejection of requests from Greece and Italy for greater fiscal flexibility. On the contrary, he mentioned that a request for exemption from fiscal rules on spending for energy projects had been accepted. In his post, this possibility did not concern only Greece: a Commission announcement dated 18/8/26, with code C/2026/4514, stipulated an exemption of up to 0.6% of GDP cumulatively over two years for countries that would apply. He estimated that this corresponded for Greece to 1.56 billion euros, with an GDP of 260 billion euros at current prices in 2026, and not the 1 billion euros that, as he wrote, the government planned to allocate. The Proper Greek Analyst added that Italy's request, which, according to ANSA, concerned 0.6% of GDP or 14 billion euros, was expected to be approved by Monday. He contrasted this amount with the 0.38% of GDP or 1 billion euros attributed to the Greek plan. For Greek projects, he mentioned grants of 200 million euros for energy storage batteries from renewable sources, 320 million euros for railroad safety and expansion projects, 200 million euros for heat pumps and solar water heaters for 100,000 beneficiaries, 117 million euros for energy upgrades of 109 public buildings and universities, 50 million euros for photovoltaics, batteries, and heating systems for 10,000 beneficiaries, 50 million euros for carbon capture and storage in industry, and 45 million euros for 246 school units. He stated that, beyond the subsidies for households, the remaining projects would not directly benefit citizens. #Ελλάδα #ενέργεια #δημοσιονομικά (translated)

The Ministry of Energy announced a new grant plan for the energy upgrade of homes, offering up to €32,000 per residence with a total budget of €20 million, and applications will be submitted electronically from October 20 to December 30, 2026. #ΕνεργειακήΑναβάθμιση #Χορηγίες #Κύπρος (translated)

Naval Analyses reported that Thales confirmed, following his inquiry, that it proposed to the Navy the installation of the R-ECM VIRGILIUS jammer along with the R-ESM SENTINEL system on the Kimon-class frigates (FDI HN), for the completion of the electronic warfare suite. According to Naval Analyses, the same combination of sensors was to be installed on the four destroyers of the Horizon program of Italy and France, as part of their upgrade. #ΠολεμικόΝαυτικό #Τεχνολογία #Ασφάλεια (translated)

Leonidas ToEat estimated that the impact of Rubio's speech was in some respects comparable to that of Mitsotakis' speech in Congress, but overall clearly stronger, as it came from the Secretary of State of a superpower. He added that the speech coincided with a vertical upgrade in Greece–US relations and mentioned energy, shipping, and defense as critical factors. #Ελλάδα #ΗΠΑ #ΔιεθνείςΣχέσεις (translated)

The author wrote that the electrical interconnection provides adequacy and security of power supply, as well as geopolitical enhancement. He argued that Cyprus will become an energy hub for Israel and Egypt and a bridge to the European electricity grid. He then wondered why. https://t.co/4mZPeQC37B #Ενέργεια #Γεωπολιτική #Κύπρος #CY #IL #EG #EU (translated)

Stavro Del Sud wrote that Panathinaikos and Real Madrid had united in favor of upgrading the product, referring to them as the two giants of European basketball. He mentioned that the opposing block consisted of Olympiacos, Armani Milan, and Baskonia, for which he used a derogatory term. #μπάσκετ #Παναθηναϊκός #ΡεάλΜαδρίτης (translated)

Chris Avramidis stated that he asked the government how many projects from the Recovery Fund had been completed and were functioning, but he did not receive a numerical answer. He said that Kyriakos Mitsotakis was celebrating "100% absorption" of the 36 billion euros, while, according to a comparative study by PASOK, about two-thirds of the measures in the original "Greece 2.0" plan had been reduced in terms of physical scope, altered targets, or completely removed. According to him, several projects had been transferred to ESPA programs or to national resources. In light of the floods in Crete, Avramidis said that in July none of the four anti-flood projects and the 18 irrigation projects under consideration had been completed, and the same was true for water supply projects. He also noted that none of the civil protection policy objectives he set had been completed: the 13 regional centers, the upgrading of seven Canadairs, and the 11 firefighting aircraft. According to Avramidis, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis did not provide numbers and referred to other issues such as the personal doctor, the digital tutor, job vacancies, and absorption rates. When Avramidis repeated the question about civil protection projects, Marinakis reportedly said, "you probably have no idea about the functioning of the Recovery Fund," and pledged to ask for an update. Avramidis concluded by asking how much of the initial physical scope had been delivered and how many projects had practically improved the daily lives and safety of citizens. He said he was still waiting for numbers. #ΤαμείοΑνάκαμψης #Πολιτική #Δημοκρατία (translated)

Cyprus faces a daily fine of up to 5,000 euros from the EU due to non-compliance with European waste management standards, as the country has failed to establish a sufficient network of facilities, and the cost of upgrading is estimated at 160 million euros. #Κύπρος #ΔιαχείρισηΑποβλήτων #ΕυρωπαϊκήΈνωση (translated)

John Ntin claimed that there were unpaid debts of 1.3 billion euros for bandages, medicines, and equipment in hospitals and attributed them to the Ministry of Health. He mentioned that the amount had more than tripled since 2019 and referred to a "mammoth penalty" from the Commission. At the same time, he described the reports about the upgrade of the National Health System as misleading. https://t.co/A6uL4gC6Qr #ΥΓΕΙΑ #ΝΟΣΟΚΟΜΕΙΑ #ΕΣΥ (translated)

President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the United States is Cyprus's closest ally, as bilateral relations are at their highest level ever, with prospects for strengthening defense cooperation and upgrading military infrastructure. #Κυπριακό #ΗΠΑ #ΑμυντικήΣυνεργασία (translated)

I don't know if you were born in 2000 and simply don't remember because you were kids, but allow me to remind you of some things from the last twenty years (not to go many years further back)... Because you may think you are in a wealthy country that simply does not want to be powerful, but you are just idiots... Greece was struggling with tooth and nail to maintain respectable Armed Forces. We reached a point that no other European country had reached. I am not saying that the officials were not decent, but it was not enough. There was no money. The country had been crushed by your choices at the ballot box. And suddenly, an effort is being made and the country is trying to recover. And from the 20 abandoned Mirage, we ended up with 24 Rafale. From 80 (and I'm saying a lot) operational F-16s (30s-50s-52+ and Adv) we found ourselves with 83 F-16 Vipers and awaiting the arrival of 20 F-35s. From the Kortenaer, we ended up with 4 FDI and 2 Bergamini. From the Tor M1, the OSA, and the rotten S-300, we ended up with Barak, with Spyder, with David's Sling... From the PAV, the Tow, and the Milan, we ended up with Barak MX. From M110A2 we ended up with Paladin, Spike NLOS, and PULS... Many can express disagreements about some type of ship or aircraft, about quantities and numbers, but you foolish creatures, you never found a good word to say, only to spew your party agenda that smells like vomit. And when someone tells you this to your face, you use whatever label is easiest for your poor mind. This is not the first time. We had the same situation when the undersigned "dared" to congratulate Kammenos for signing the upgrade of the F-16 to Viper. Same bullshit back then, same bullshit today. Greece is NEVER above all for you. ALWAYS the party and your ideology are above the Homeland and the Nation. I urinate on your faces. Uncle Appelaos. #Ελλάδα #Άμυνα #Πολιτική (translated)

The establishment of the Republic of Cyprus 66 years ago, the result of the timeless struggles of our people, which culminated in the national liberation and anti-colonial struggle of EOKA, was and remains the most significant change in the long history of our country. The Republic of Cyprus is our most important achievement. Respecting and protecting it, continuously upgrading its status, and strengthening all its power factors, both domestically and internationally, are our highest priorities. #ΚυπριακήΔημοκρατία #ΕΟΚΑ #ιστορία (translated)

By the way, let's say the service at OAKA is now amazing. You don't see a line either at the canteen or at the boutique. Some ill-intentioned people will say why it is not full and why people are not shopping. Don't be ill-intentioned. Look at the positives. Kudos to the KAE for upgrading the services. #ΟΑΚΑ #ΚΑΕ #υπηρεσίες (translated)