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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: The key issue is understanding how the UK government “reads” the new international landscape
During his visit to the United Kingdom, the Minister of Defense highlighted Greece’s stabilizing role in NATO’s Southeastern Flank
Dendias: The EU’s old approach to defence spending is schizophrenic
He noted that defensive autonomy, which we all want, cannot be achieved within this narrow framework and hoped that the EU "has returned to the rule of reason"
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