Government recruitment drive spurs on contract soldier’s salary raise

The defence ministry is seeking to attract more applicants to the National Guard’s contract soldier (Syop) scheme through improved salaries and expanded career opportunities, as the latest recruitment process remains open until July 13.

Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday, the ministry explained that the revised framework is designed to encourage greater participation from young Cypriots, maintain those already within the force as well as those amongst the diaspora returning to the island...