Defence Ministry

Dendias: Voluntary enlistment of women in armed forces under consideration

The Defence Ministry is considering the activation of a law for the enlistment of Greek women in the military, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias told a Hellenic National Defence General Staff event for International Women's Day on Friday.

"A large, overwhelming majority of Greek society believes in an army of the citizens, believes strongly in the armed citizen," said Dendias.

Bulgaria Moves Forward with More Aid for Ukraine Amid Delays and Criticism

Bulgaria is gearing up to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, according to Defence Minister Todor Tagarev's remarks during a hearing in the parliamentary defence committee on Wednesday. The Minister informed lawmakers that a proposal submitted by the Council of Ministers awaits approval by the National Assembly, enabling the Defence Ministry to proceed with the process.

Vucevic: Suspension of compulsory military service to be lifted

BELGRADE - Serbian Defence Minister Milos Vucevic announced on Thursday the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff would submit an initiative to the president of Serbia as commander-in-chief and the parliament to abolish a decision to suspend compulsory military service.

The move would reinstate the law on compulsory military service, Vucevic told Happy TV.

Bulgaria Participates in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, Enhances Cyber Defence

Bulgaria is actively engaged in NATO's Cyber Coalition 2023, a significant cyber defence drill recognized as one of the world's largest exercises. The Defence Ministry reported the exercise featured 1,000+ participants from over 30 NATO structures, member states, partners, and EU entities.

Russia says downed 36 Ukrainian drones over Black Sea, Crimea

Russian forces shot down 36 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula overnight, Moscow's Defence Ministry said Sunday.

"On the night of Oct. 29, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using air-type drones against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was stopped," the ministry said on Telegram.

Vucevic meets with Cypriot ambassador

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Milos Vucevic met with Cypriot Ambassador to Belgrade Andreas Fotiou on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Vucevic noted that Serbia-Cyprus bilateral relations were traditionally good and friendly, unburdened by outstanding issues and based on mutual respect and cooperation.

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