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From 23 June to 04 July 2025 MPSOTC conducted the “Sea-Land Borders Security & Refugees/ Arms/Dual-Use Goods Control Course”. During the course, 31 participants from 10 Countries had the opportunity to hone their skills on various border security topics at tactical level, adding extra value to their professional backgrounds. Their training encompassed all aspects of […]

Τhe Chief of Cyprus National Guard General Staff, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, visited the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre (MPSOTC), on Tuesday 10th of June 2025, and he was informed about its mission, organization and its current training activities.

From 05 to 23 May 2025, MPSOTC successfully conducted the United Nations Military Observers Course, welcoming 23 officers from 14 countries. This specific training, which is approved by NATO and accredited by the United Nations, with its holistic approach to addressing the challenges of Peace Support Operations, aimed to prepare participants for undertaking and carrying

From March 31 to April 11, 2025, the Hellenic Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC) successfully conducted the 2025 iteration of the NATO PSOs Basic Course, welcoming 26 participants from 8 countries. This comprehensive course is specifically designed to actively train and prepare Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), law enforcement personnel, and civilians. Through a

From March 17 to 21, 2025, the Hellenic MPSOTC in collaboration with the international educational institute “MEDUCATION” (specialized in emergency pre-hospital care) conducted the “Hostile Environment Awareness Training” (HEAT) course. The program aimed to strengthen participants’ capabilities in effectively managing risks (nonlinear threats) and surviving in hostile environments, through a combination of theoretical training and

From February 17 to 28, 2025, the Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Center (MPSOTC) organized the ” NATO Public Affairs Officers’ Course ” at its facilities in Kilkis. The training was attended by 44 participants from 18 countries, aiming to enhance their skills in public affairs within the framework of strategic communication during Peace Support

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From 17th to 20th February 2025, the Hellenic MPSOTC participated in the ″Annual Disciplines Forum (ADF) 2025″, which took place in Mons, Belgium. The event was attended by Requirements Authorities, Department Heads, and Education & Training Facilities to align NATO’s training and education priorities. Simultaneously, the ADF also included the “PTEC Marketplace”, offering to the

From 10th to 14th February 2025, the Deputy Commander of the Hellenic MPSOTC, Lieutenant Colonel (INF) Nikolaos Pitsakidis, participated in a conference on “Law in Armed Conflicts.” The conference took place in Ankara, Türkiye, at the PTEC TR training center. The event was attended by 14 officers and civilians from 7 countries: Albania, North Macedonia,

The Multinational Peace Support Operations Training Centre (MPSOTC), under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), successfully delivered the “Cross-Cultural Competence in CSDP Missions and Operations” (CCC) course, from February 3rd to 7th, 2025. This program aimed to equip participants with essential cross-cultural knowledge and skills while fostering a network of professionals