NICOSIA — Special Operations Forces from Greece, Cyprus and the USA conducted joint training exercises in naval special operations from January 11-29 in the wider area of Souda Bay in Crete.
According to an announcement, the joint training was planned and coordinated by the interdisciplinary special operations administration of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) and included amphibious operations near the coast and ship inspections with practical training on the training ship "Aris".
In addition "field training exercises, maritime security operations" were also held in collaboration with the frigate "Kanaris" of the Hellenic Navy.
The joint training aimed to enhance the combat capability and strengthen the close ties and interoperability of allies and partners, as well as provide training in dealing with contemporary forms of threats in the Eastern Mediterranean environment.
NICOSIA - It's already been rejected by the occupying Turkish-Cypriot side, but Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said the European Union should help broker attempts to bring together the island split by unlawful 1974 Turkish invasions.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
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