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[annaka]

I think that the Army only accepted Greek Orthodox recruits and recently Armenians and Latins were discussing the possibility of serving in the Army. My son used to get a form from the Cyprus High Commission in London to ensure his exit after holidaying in Cyprus and eventually he was given a permanent exit visa which he presented at the airport's special office on arrival.

Annaka.

[Malapapa]

Oracle, antagonizing a great Cypriot like Malapapa (author of great Cypriot literature and cartoonist extraordinaire), is forbidden or our deal is OFF!

He's as great as that little shit head GR.

It's high time YiaLoser resumed his treatment in a maximum security institution. It's simply unacceptable for a patient who is a danger to himself and a nuisance to the public, to be allowed to escape so frequently. He invariably makes his way onto CF where he roams around unrestrained, making a fool of himself, until his recapture. It's simply inhumane.

[Get Real!]

Oracle, antagonizing a great Cypriot like Malapapa (author of great Cypriot literature and cartoonist extraordinaire), is forbidden or our deal is OFF!

He's as great as that little shit head GR.

Have you done your NG service Yialoser?

[Malapapa]

Thanks for all the responses.The teenagers I wrote about are from Australia,United Kingdom,Canada and U.S.A. All born in these countries and many here for the first time.They are stopped at the Larnaca Airport and questioned in Greek,as they cannot understand,their Father's who speak a little Greek explain that,they are here for a holiday.The Airport person,states that,there should be some paper work attached to the passport,to allow the teenager to leave the Island.Otherwise,he has to serve as a recruit in the Army.
These teenagers never witnessed the 1974 problems.How would they associate with the locals and then be picked on,because they are 'Charlies',who can't speak Greek,and their Fathers' inturn are also referred to as 'Charlies'.
What credible purpose would these teenagers serve,if they still serve in the Army and wish to leave the Island? And perhaps never wish to return?
It appears a little out of context,a waste of money and resources.
Any sugestions?

Until the Cypriot state sorts out this discriminatory, counter-productive mess, here's a few suggestions for you:

http://www.rhodestravels.com/

http://visitmalta.com/main?l=1

http://www.visit-corsica.com/en/

http://www.sicilytourist.net/

http://www.discovermajorca.net/

[thegame24]

Its up to the age of 26, I was told last year after that you dont need a letter.

We will never be in a war anyway why the hassle?

[SKI-preo]

I think the army will do you good "non -greek speaking with Greek Surname(?)". It will put some hair on your chest ,

If you have connections you'll enjoy it . If you have zero connections they'll will do military experiments on you. They will get you to diffuse land mines. Just remember. Doesn't matter if you don't know greek just repeat after me "Sto straton kathe mera etroamen fudjin".

[FragnaticDeath]

If they have ROC passports then they do have to serve the army if not they shouldn't.

[alex_ruffneck]

Everytime i went to get an exit visa, there was never any hints that i may be refused permission to leave and forced to serve in the army... does anyone know if this has ever happened? i doubt it

[Get Real!]

Everytime i went to get an exit visa, there was never any hints that i may be refused permission to leave and forced to serve in the army... does anyone know if this has ever happened? i doubt it

To answer your Army queries read the PDF here…

http://www.army.gov.cy/?page_id=52

[alex_ruffneck]

Everytime i went to get an exit visa, there was never any hints that i may be refused permission to leave and forced to serve in the army... does anyone know if this has ever happened? i doubt it

To answer your Army queries read the PDF here…

http://www.army.gov.cy/?page_id=52

My greek's nowhere near the level needed to understand all that! I can communicate with people at a fairly basic level, and read and write greek (although my spelling is pretty bad) but that's all a bit over my head. Care to translate any sections which answer the above question? Or at least point me in the direction of a paragraph/section which addresses what i asked and i'll have a stab at it...?