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Educational Opportunities to Be Offered to Greek Army Conscripts
Next year, more educational opportunities at various levels will be made available to Greek Army conscripts completing mandatory military service.
The Greek Ministry of National Defense hopes that the changes will help bolster enthusiasm for military service among young people...
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Greek and US Militaries Conduct Training Exercise in Thrace
This month, the Greek and US militaries are conducting joint training exercises in Thrace. Between February 12 and February 24, soldiers from both countries are participating in the Post-Troop Tactical Exercise (TAMS) "Thracian Cooperation 23".
The opening ceremony for the...
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A Greek Evzone Made in the USA
Greek-American Andreas Holevas may be the only man to obtain a Greek passport just to serve the country of his ancestors as an Evzone.
Europe
Greek Team Wins European Best Sniper Competition
Greece won the first place in the annual European Best Sniper Team Competition 2022 which took place in the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.
Environment
Greece Braces for Fire Season Hoping to Prevent Repeat of 2021 Disaster
Greece is bracing for the fire season hoping to avoid a repeat of 2021 when it was hit by some of the most devastating fires in recent history in the northern part of Evia island and West Attica.
The new...
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Greek Army “Most Lethal Team” at West Point Competition
The Greek Army won two prestigious awards at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the West Point Military Academy over the weekend, including "Most Lethal Team" and "International Trophy."
Greece, represented by the Evelpidon Military Academy in Athens, came sixth...
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Greece Unveils Prototype of New Vertical Take-Off, Landing Drone
A prototype of Greece's first vertical take-off and landing drone, called "Archytas," was unveiled by the nation's authorities during a military exercise in the eastern Aegean in late September.
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), called "Archytas," was presented to deputy...
Greece
Greek Army To Be Deployed to Assist Firefighters Across Greece
Greece's Defense Minister announced on Thursday afternoon that the Greek Army will assist the firefighting efforts across the country.
Business
Greek Shipowner Who Donated His Wealth to the Armed Forces Dies at 97
Iakovos Tsounis, a Greek shipowner and World War II veteran, died on Saturday at the age of 97.
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Greece Extends Military Service to 12 Months
Greece announced on Thursday that is extending the mandatory military service in the land forces to twelve months, from the current nine.
The duration of military service in the Greek Army, the Navy and the Air Force has now been...