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Chief of National Guard: Challenges Require Operational Readiness

Published March 8, 2026, 17:07
Chief of National Guard: Challenges Require Operational Readiness

The Chief of the National Guard (GEEF), Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou, emphasized the importance of Cyprus's operational readiness, given the ongoing challenges and unstable geopolitical situation. This statement was made at the memorial service for Evagoras Pallikaridis, where he referred to the hero's example of self-sacrifice. The Chief of the National Guard stressed that Turkish aggressive revisionism, colonization, and the presence of Turkish troops in Cyprus, combined with challenges in the region, require continuous readiness. He emphasized that freedom is not guaranteed and must be earned through struggle and sacrifice. Specifically, he referred to the need to address the challenges arising from the Turkish occupation and to pursue the liberation of the occupied territories. The National Guard, according to the Chief of the National Guard, monitors developments and adapts to defend Cyprus from any threat. The speech by the Chief of the National Guard is a clear statement of Cyprus's determination to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity in an environment of increased regional instability.