Army Trucks in Ditch in Rovajärvi - Involving Six Conscripts
Six conscripts were involved in a traffic accident in Rovajärvi early Friday morning, with no reported injuries.
Russia’s Exiled Anti-War Movements Are Learning to Play the Long Game
Russian exiled anti-war movements, particularly New Tuva, have been instrumental in helping conscripts evade the draft and escape the war in Ukraine over the past four years.
Armed Forces: From today, changes in the military service model - 'From a burden to having substance'
Greece introduces significant changes to its military service model, aiming to adapt to modern requirements and enhance the training of conscripts.
Military Service: From Today the New ESOS – What Changes and What is the New Model
Greece introduces a new military service framework aimed at enhancing the experience for conscripts starting this February.
Conscripts in barracks starting March 9: What to expect?
After a hiatus of several years, Croatian barracks will once again be filled with conscripts for basic military training starting March 9.
The first draft with the new training model: Increased compensation, specialization, and drones
Greece's new military training model will start on February 24, 2026, introducing changes to the enlistment process and compensation for conscripts.
The parliamentary controller criticizes the requirement to publicize the lists of conscripts
The parliamentary controller in Lithuania has criticized the requirement to publicly disclose conscript lists, citing concerns over the potential infringement of rights and national security risks.
The support for conscripts will increase by a third
The Estonian government has approved a proposal to increase monthly support for conscripts by one-third, effective retroactively from February 4.
According to teachers, language instruction in the defense forces creates several obstacles
Teachers highlight various challenges in teaching the Estonian language to conscripts in the defense forces due to their military responsibilities.
According to teachers, there are several obstacles to language teaching in the Defence Forces
Teachers highlight various challenges in teaching Estonian language to conscripts in the Defence Forces, arguing that language instruction is not part of the military's core responsibilities.
The Need for Mental Support for Soldiers Explodes in War - The Air Force Academy Prepares by Training Support Fighters for Peer Support
The Air Force Academy in Tikkakoski, Jyväskylä is implementing a groundbreaking concept to support the mental well-being of professional soldiers and conscripts through peer support training.
Power struggle among Eesti 200 politicians in the national defense commission: who will be the presenter of the bill?
A power struggle has erupted within the Eesti 200 party regarding who will represent a language proficiency bill for conscripts in Estonia's national defense commission.
Demand from the Left Alliance: a share of defense billions for conscripts
A Finnish politician is advocating for increased daily allowances for conscripts, highlighting the challenges faced by service members due to low compensation amidst high defense spending.
The daily allowances for conscripts provoke outrage – 'It's embarrassing to pay them less than criminals'
The increase in daily allowances for Finnish conscripts has faced criticism as they receive less than some inmates.
Increase of Five Cents in the Daily Allowance for Conscripted Soldiers – View the Amounts
The daily allowance for conscripted soldiers in Finland has been raised by five cents, a change that has garnered criticism from the Union of Conscripts for being inadequate.
Soldiers receive 5 cents – Union is outraged
Finland's Defense Ministry announced a 5-cent increase in daily allowances for conscripts, which has met with significant dissatisfaction from the Soldier Union.
Sweden divided over the weapon that can mutilate children
Swedish politicians are debating the use of a controversial weapon that can dismember children, contrasting with Finland's training of conscripts to lay such mines at its border with Russia.
The Defense Committee is Firm on the Requirement of Estonian Language for Conscripts
The Estonian Defense Committee is advancing a requirement for conscripts to have a B1-level proficiency in the Estonian language, with mandatory language courses provided by the state for those lacking proficiency.
Kenya FM to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine
Kenya's foreign minister plans to visit Moscow in response to the recruitment of Kenyans for military service in Ukraine under false pretenses for lucrative jobs.
The Defense Committee initiates a draft bill for language proficiency requirements for conscripts
The Estonian parliament's Defense Committee has unanimously decided to initiate a draft bill requiring conscripts to meet a B1-level proficiency in the Estonian language starting next year.
NEW OLD SKILL ⟩ Finnish conscripts learn to use infantry mines again, previously prohibited
Finnish soldiers will begin training to use infantry mines again after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from neighboring Russia.
In the forests of Finland, soldiers are retraining to lay anti-personnel mines
Finnish conscripts are being trained to effectively use anti-personnel mines, which were banned in Finland in 2012, as part of a military exercise amid defense concerns along the border with Russia.
New conscripts to work with crawling and flying drones
The new conscripts are being trained to operate both crawling and flying drones as part of their military duties.
The monthly support for conscripts increases by one third: from now on at least 150 euros per month
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has signed a decree to raise the monthly support for conscripts by one third, varying from 35 to 75 euros, effective from their arrival at service until the end of conscription.
Monthly support for conscripts increases by one third
The monthly support for conscripts will increase by one third, amounting to an increase of 35 to 75 euros depending on rank, as signed by Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur.
Kiev’s ‘open manhunt’ for conscripts must stop – Budapest
Budapest's Foreign Minister denounces Ukraine's aggressive conscription practices as an 'open manhunt' following the death of another ethnic Hungarian man due to forced mobilization.
The Post Office Issues a Series of Commemorative Postcards 'Heroes of the Homeland War'
Croatian Post, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, is issuing a series of commemorative postcards titled 'Heroes of the Homeland War' to be distributed to conscripts upon their arrival for basic military training.
Heroes of the Homeland War on Croatian Postcards
The Croatian Post, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia, is issuing a series of commemorative postcards titled 'Heroes of the Homeland War' to be distributed to conscripts during their basic military training.
General Barić revealed what awaits conscripts during military service training
General Slavko Barić discusses the expectations and preparations surrounding the reintroduction of mandatory military service in Croatia after a 17-year hiatus, noting that the first 1200 draft calls have been issued for medical examinations in January next year.
First calls for military service sent to conscripts
The Ministry of Defense has officially started the process of mandatory military training by sending health check invitations to young men born in 2007 with Croatian citizenship and residence in Croatia.