Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias highlighted the critical national goal of creating a trained reserve force of up to 150,000 personnel during the inauguration of the 1st Reserve Retraining Center in Avlona.

The community of Avlona in Cyprus has reported repeated breaches of the UN buffer zone, with a Turkish settler allegedly re-entering a 'frozen area' for unauthorized agricultural activity despite peacekeeping intervention.

UN peacekeepers in Cyprus removed a Turkish farmer from the Avlona buffer zone following reports of unauthorized activity. The intervention aimed to maintain the integrity of the demilitarized area.

MEPs Estrella Galán, Pernando Barrena, and Kostas Arvanitis visited the Avlona Youth Detention Center and Korydallos Prison in Greece, stating that what they observed was not befitting a state governed by the rule of law.

A man, believed to be a settler, has reportedly breached the UN buffer zone in occupied Avlona, Cyprus, twice in recent days, mowing a large area of land including directly beneath a UN observation post.

A new military service regime, part of the 'Agenda 2030' reform, commenced on Tuesday, February 24, with the enlistment of the first recruits of the 2026 A' ESSO at Avlona and Thiva training centers.

The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has urged the Cypriot government to implement practical measures to prevent repeated violations and protect lawful activity in the buffer zone.

Farmers in the Avlona buffer zone are expressing concern as Turkish settler farmers reportedly continue to enter land declared 'frozen' by the United Nations, despite UN patrols.