With 42 votes, the Plenary voted in favor of amending the Law on the Army of the Republic, in order to enable the Minister of Defence…
Accident in Libya | The highest rank is awarded to military personnel who have fallen while on duty
Defence Redefined
Published on 20/09/2023 at 12:15
By a Presidential Decree signed on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the proposal of the Minister of National Defence, and following the recommendation of the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and a decision of the Council of Chiefs of Staff, the highest rank is awarded to the following Officers who lost their lives while on duty:
- The rank of Rear Admiral to the Hellenic Navy’s Vice Admiral Glykeria Memekidou (AM: YN-232).
- The rank of Air-Vice Marshall to Squadron Leader Evangelia Andreadakis (AM: 63908).
Also, by a Presidential Decree signed on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the proposal of the Minister of National Defence, and following a decision of the competent Army Crisis Council, the rank of Colonel is awarded to Sergeant Major Georgios Voulgaris (AM: MY 21150) who lost his life during his service that involved higher risk.
Also read: Crete | Last farewell to Christos Moulas
RECENT
EDEX 2023 | Greece’s dynamic participation in the International Defence Exhibition of Egypt – …
EDEX 2023 | The 1st Cypriot loitering munition Spear-22 – Photos
EDEX 2023 | The major Defence exhibition in Egypt has been inaugurated
Italy – Cyprus | Joint Search and Rescue exercise “CYPITA 01/23” – Photos
USA | Supply of “bunker buster” ammunition to Israel
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
READ MORE
Mourning in the National Guard | The Contracted NCO who was hospitalized at the Nicosia General Hospital has passed away
In deep sorrow, the Ministry of Defence has announced the passing of the Contracted NCO, Chief Master Sergeant Vasilios Bratos.
National Guard | Family of wounded Non-Commissioned Officer appeals for his transfer to Israel
The family of the NCO of the Cyprus National Guard appeals for his transfer abroad. The NCO was seriously injured while carrying out…
RECENTLY
EDEX 2023 | Greece’s dynamic participation in the International Defence Exhibition of Egypt – Photos
Greece’s participation in the third edition of the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2023) is marked by innovation and bilateral contacts.
EDEX 2023 | The 1st Cypriot loitering munition Spear-22 – Photos
The 1st Cypriot-made mock-up of the long-range loitering munition Spear-22 attracted the interest of those who have attended the…
EDEX 2023 | The major Defence exhibition in Egypt has been inaugurated
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi attended the inauguration of the third edition of the Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX 2023) on…
Italy – Cyprus | Joint Search and Rescue exercise “CYPITA 01/23” – Photos
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Search and Rescue exercise “CYPITA 01/23” took place with the participation of the air and naval…
USA | Supply of “bunker buster” ammunition to Israel
The USA has supplied Israel with at least 100 long-range BLU-09 bombs, also known as “bunker busters”, according…
Ministry of Defence | International Seminar on European Security and Geo-Economy
The Security and Defence Academy of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus has co-organized the International Seminar…