Vasilis Palmas
Coverage of Vasilis Palmas in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey issues warning over France-Cyprus troops deal
Turkey has issued a warning regarding a military agreement between France and Cyprus. The agreement, a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), was signed by France's Defence Minister Catharine Vautrin and Cypriot Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas during an informal EU defense ministers meeting in Nicosia on June 8, 2026.
- Cyprus signs deal to host French soldiers on island
Cyprus and France signed an agreement for French soldiers to be stationed on the island. The deal was signed during an informal EU defense meeting in Nicosia on June 8, 2026, by France's Minister of Defense Catherine Vautrin and Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas.
- France and Cyprus to sign defense pact for French deployment to island
France and Cyprus will sign a defense agreement allowing French troops to be stationed on Cyprus for humanitarian purposes, with the deal expected to cover military coordination, technology, and joint exercises. The Turkish Cypriot administration has rejected the agreement, arguing it disregards their rights and lacks authority.