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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
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June 9, 2026Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
April 8, 2026German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
April 4, 2026Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The four young men in the rebel camp hidden deep in jungle-covered mountains never wanted a part in Myanmar's civil war. They didn't choose to be soldiers for the military either. One had been a che
El Gobierno alemán aclara que todos los hombres pueden permanecer más de tres meses en el extranjero sin pedir autorización
Tras el revuelo por la modificación legislativa, el ministro de Defensa aclara que la exigencia no se aplicará mientras el servicio militar siga siendo voluntario y no haya una situación de emergencia
Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad
Ministry clarifies clause affecting those up to age 45 that is part of legislation that came into effect in January A little-noticed clause in sweeping changes to Germany’s military service policy ha
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says men of military age in Germany do not need to report lengthy stays abroad. His statement comes after a controversy broke out over the possible conseque
German conscription plans: Men between 17 & 45 must request permission from army to leave country
By Adam Woodward • Published: 04 Apr 2026 • 18:27 • 2 minutes read Military-age German men m
German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it.
PHOTOS: New basic military training begins in Croatia – 800 recruits in Knin, Slunj and Požega
(Photo: MORH/ J. Šeri) ZAGREB, 9 March 2026 – Basic military training has begun in Croatia for a new intake of 800 recruits, marking the start of the programme nearly two decades after compulsory mil
site.btaMandatory Military Service Returns in Croatia
The first 800 conscripts on Monday are entering three Croatian barracks in Knin, Slunj and Pozega to begin basic military training, which will last two months. Of them, 446 are volunteers, including
Mandatory military service begins today in Croatia: two months for men
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Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Hundreds of teenage Croatians have reported for compulsory military service – for the first time since their country scrapped the requirement in 2008. Training will take place at barracks in three lo
Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
Hundreds of teenage Croatians have reported for compulsory military service – for the first time since their country scrapped the requirement in 2008. Training will take place at barracks in three lo