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Operation Armed Forces: Defense Ministry’s new strategy to attract young people to Military Academies

The Ministry of National Defence has launched a new strategy aimed at boosting enrollment in Greece’s military academies, amid expectations that a significant number of places will remain vacant after the announcement of this year’s Panhellenic Examination results. At the same time, the Hellenic Coast Guard has already announced 500 new permanent positions based on a merit-point system

Dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow intercepted, city mayor says

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin did not specify the intended targets of the Ukrainian drones

Trump insists: Iran is “eager” for a deal – At least 8 dead in bridge bombing in Tehran (updated)

US and Iran consider a ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Trump has briefed Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Spain ultimately sends the frigate “Cristóbal Colón” to Cyprus, the most modern ship of its Navy

The frigate will carry out “protection and air-defense” missions

Belgium: Investigation into 15 drones over military base near German border

It is unclear where the drones originated from or who was operating them, but reports indicate they headed toward Germany

The new structure of the Armed Forces, strategic weapons and concerns among lower-ranking personnel

Nikos Dendias set the tone from Italy by announcing the acquisition of two Bergamini-class frigates, with the option for two more, raising the bar for the Hellenic Navy

Ecuador: Ten tons of cocaine seized in seven maritime operations over 21 days

Operations carried out in cooperation with the U.S. – 73% of cocaine produced worldwide passes through Ecuador’s ports

Russian drone explodes and falls in a field in eastern Poland — Warsaw calls it a “provocation” by Moscow

Windows shattered in several homes from the explosion, but no one was injured

Erdogan – Al-Joulani: The trap they are setting for the west in Syria

Legitimizing de facto power in Damascus is what Turkey and Al-Joulani seek – Erdogan’s aims – The role of Greece

Ministry of National Defense: Why 137 military camps are closing and not 250 – From Attica and Thessaloniki to the border regions

Military courts, naval courts, and air force courts will also be closed - Dendias: The plan is to abolish more than 30 formations, while several others will be merged.

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