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581 NCOs removed from “non-organizational positions” with Special Privileges who stayed in the Armed Forces through the “back door”
Reports indicate that approximately 35 officers fall under the same category as the NCOs – Both groups essentially remained in the Armed Forces through a "back door" loophole
Armed Forces: The retention of officers outside organic positions after 35 years of service is abolished
Pension rights of those affected by Nikos Dendias’ decision remain unaffected – The abolition of this practice contributes to the rational allocation of resources and personnel, the Ministry emphasizes
Dendias from the US: Turkey is a source of instability while Greece is committed to democratic values
The Secretary of Defense gave the two different examples so that the U.S. can choose who best serves its interests
Dendias: He met with the Cyprus Defence Minister – They discussed security issues in the wider region
The Minister of National Defence also met with President Nicos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace
Meteor: The “Game Changer” missiles that Turkey desperately wants – All the behind-the-scenes of Dendias’ intervention to the French ambassador
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias expressed Greece's strong opposition to the possible sale of air-to-air missiles - Greece and France had increasingly deepening their defence agreement in the recent past
Changes in the Armed Forces: A surplus of Generals – We have more than the US!
Rationalization in the structure of the Armed Forces, with a reduction in the number of senior officers and an increase in pay for lower-ranking personnel. Comparative data with other countries’ militaries reveal striking contrasts