Defence minister welcomes new conscripts, assures families

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Tuesday assured families that respect for every new conscript’s dignity is “non-negotiable” as the enlistment process for the 2026 intake got under way.

Speaking during a visit to the Christos Samaras military camp in Athalassa, Palmas said the coming days marked an important milestone for the recruits, their families, the defence ministry and the Cyprus National Guard as they welcomed the new intake....