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A new survey reveals that nearly 50% of Danes support doubling the number of conscripts in the military.

The Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, introduced reforms that aim to transform military service into an opportunity rather than an obligation during the swearing-in ceremony for new conscripts.

A ceremony in Croatia marked the swearing-in of 800 new conscripts into military service, highlighting the significance of tradition and commitment to national integrity.

A new adenovirus outbreak has been reported among conscripts at the Border Guard's company in Onttola, North Karelia, Finland.

A proposed doubling of conscripts in Denmark has sparked a public debate amid political disagreements.

The Danish political party Venstre aims to increase the number of conscripts to 13,000 by 2035 as part of its defense policy, amid debates on national security.

The article discusses Estonia's conscription system and how it has remained largely unchanged, drawing a contrast with discussions in Czechia about reinstating mandatory military service.

Sweden is restarting military conscription training in Fårösund after 25 years, with around 50 conscripts set to undergo three months of basic training.

The Estonian government has approved a proposal requiring conscripts to have a B1 level proficiency in the Estonian language starting from 2027.

The first young conscripts reported to the barracks in Croatia to fulfill their military obligations after nearly a twenty-year pause in mandatory military service.

Finnish conscripts have begun openly discussing the possibility of being sent to the frontlines, expressing concerns about the absurdity of the situation.

Estonia's defense minister advocates for an increase in the daily allowance for Finnish conscripts, which currently stands at €6.15 for the first 165 days.

Dozens of conscripts in Finland's border guard units have contracted respiratory infections, prompting health measures to contain the spread.

Six conscripts were involved in a traffic accident in Rovajärvi early Friday morning, with no reported injuries.

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.

Greece introduces significant changes to its military service model, aiming to adapt to modern requirements and enhance the training of conscripts.

Greece introduces a new military service framework aimed at enhancing the experience for conscripts starting this February.

After a hiatus of several years, Croatian barracks will once again be filled with conscripts for basic military training starting March 9.

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 in Lithuania has criticized the requirement to publicly disclose conscript lists, citing concerns over the potential infringement of rights and national security risks.

The Estonian government has approved a proposal to increase monthly support for conscripts by one-third, effective retroactively from February 4.

Teachers highlight various challenges in teaching the Estonian language to conscripts in the defense forces due to their military responsibilities.

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 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.

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.

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 increase in daily allowances for Finnish conscripts has faced criticism as they receive less than some inmates.

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.

Finland's Defense Ministry announced a 5-cent increase in daily allowances for conscripts, which has met with significant dissatisfaction from the Soldier Union.

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 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'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 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.

Finnish soldiers will begin training to use infantry mines again after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from neighboring Russia.

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.

The new conscripts are being trained to operate both crawling and flying drones as part of their military duties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.