Politics · Cyprus
Military Minister announces increase of contract NCO positions from 250 to 400
6 sourcesFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 19 days ago
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What all sources covered
- The number of eligible contract soldiers for promotion to contract non-commissioned officer (NCO) positions in Cyprus has been raised from 250 to 400.
- The announcement was made by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on July 3, 2026.
- This decision was made in coordination with the Ministry of Finance to address staffing needs within the National Guard.
- The promotion will allow contract soldiers the opportunity to attain the rank of Sergeant.
- This change reflects the growing personnel requirements of the National Guard.
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DialogosFirst
Philenews+8m
Sigmalive+10m
Omega TV (Omegalive)+19m
Alpha News+21m
Cyprus Mail+2h
All coverage

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Αύξηση θέσεων ανέλιξης ΣΥΟΠ σε ΣΥΠ στις 400 ανακοίνωσε ο ΥΠΑΜ παραλαμβάνοντας τα αποτελέσματα εξετάσεων
Dialogos· 19 days ago
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ΥΠΑΜ: Από 250 σε 400 οι θέσεις ανέλιξης από ΣΥΟΠ σε ΣΥΠ
Sigmalive· 19 days ago

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Την αύξηση θέσεων ανέλιξης των ΣΥΟΠ στις 400, ανακοίνωσε ο ΥΠΑΜ
Alpha News· 19 days ago

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Contract NCO positions increased to 400 as National Guard staffing needs grow
Cyprus Mail· 19 days ago

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Υπουργός Άμυνας: Αυξάνονται οι θέσεις ανέλιξης ΣΥΟΠ σε Συμβασιούχους Υπαξιωματικούς
Omega TV (Omegalive)· 19 days ago

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Εθνική Φρουρά: Αύξηση θέσεων ανέλιξης ΣΥΟΠ σε ΣΥΠ στις 400 ανακοίνωσε ο Πάλμας παραλαμβάνοντας τα αποτελέσματα εξετάσεων
Philenews· 19 days ago