1st of Jan 2015
23/03/2015
A closing ceremony was held on the 23 March in the EUFOR RCA OHQ in Larissa, Greece.
UN Security Council Visits EUFOR RCA in Bangu
16/03/2015
A mission of the United Nations Security Council visited EUFOR last week in order to assess the situation in the Central African Republic. Representatives of the 15 members of the organization currently chaired by France arrived in Bangui for a 48 hours stay, and attended meetings with transition authorities and the international community.
15/03/2015
After 11 months of intensive operations EUFOR RCA has successfully completed its mission in Bangui and all components have left the Central African Republic to return to their countries, but at the same time the European mission EUMAM is deployed, to facilitate the reorganization of the Central African armed forces. After having handed over the responsibility of the airport one the 17th of November, EUFOR has transferred the responsibility of both 3rd and 5th districts to MINUSCA on the 28th of February, at a symbolic parade with all International Forces and Transitional Authorities.
Catherine Samba-Panza awarded EUFOR RCA commanding Generals
12/03/2015
General Philippe Pontiès and General Jean Marc Bacquet – respectively the Operational and Force Commanders of EUFOR RCA – were decorated last Thursday with the “Central African recognition medal”, for their exceptional service with the European Union military mission.
12/03/2015
With a simple but exciting farewell ceremony held in camp Ucatex, ended the mission for the French contingent and for the representatives of Netherlands and Hungary.
03/03/2015
The Hellenic Minister of Defence, Panos Kammenos, accompanied by a high-ranking Greek military delegation, visited the European Union Operation Headquarters, in Larissa.
Mission accomplished for Spanish, Polish Finnish and Italian Contingents of EUFOR RCA
01/03/2015
On the 26 February a festive medal parade was celebrated at the EUFOR RCA Operation Headquarters (EUFOR RCA OHQ) in Larissa, decorating 31 soldiers serving at the OHQ.
28/02/2015
The Chilean Sub Secretary of Defence, Mr Renán Fuentealba Vildósola, accompanied by a high-ranking Chilean civil-military delegation, visited the European Union Operation Headquarters in Larissa.
EUFOR RCA organised reconciliation talks in Bangui
28/02/2015
EUFOR RCA met community members of District 3 and 5 in Bangui to talk on reconciliation, security and development.
Pro Pace Unum - United for Peace
26/02/2015
On the 26 February a festive medal parade was celebrated at the EUFOR RCA Operation Headquarters (EUFOR RCA OHQ) in Larissa, decorating 31 soldiers serving at the OHQ.
Visit of Polish Land Operation Center-Land Component Command delegation, to EUFOR RCA OHQ
23/02/2015
On the 23 February 2015, Deputy Chief of Staff and head of G6 of PL LOC-LCC Krakow, visited the European Union Operation Headquarters based in Larissa.
European MPs visit EUFOR RCA in Bangui
21/02/2015
Bangui (Central African Republic), 21 February 2015 – A Delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament – Subcommitee on Security and Defence – paid a visit to the UCATEX compound, home to the European Union Military Force operating in the Central African Capital EUFOR RCA.
13/02/2015
Bangui (Central African Republic), 13 February 2015 – The President of the Central African Republic, Mme Catherine Samba-Panza, visited the UCATEX compound, home to the European Union Military Force commanded by Brigadier General Bacquet today.
Black Storks take over from Bisons in Bangui
11/02/2015
Bangui, 09 February 2015 – French soldiers of the Régiment de Marche du Tchad have relieved their comrades of the126th Infantry Regiment, after 4 months of demanding operational routine, within the Multinational Battalion based in Bangui.
11/02/2015
Larissa, 11 of February 2015 - The Defence Attaché of Netherlands for Greece and Italy, Colonel Johannes Gerardus Blom, visited the European Union Operation Headquarters based in Larissa.
03/02/2015
Larissa 3 & 4 February 2015 – Today European Defence Agency (EDA), in close cooperation with EUFOR RCA Operation Headquarters (EUFOR RCA OHQ) in Larissa, concluded a 2 day seminar on Communications Support of the EU-led Operation in Central African Republic (CAR).
29/01/2015
The ‘Unity Bridge’ – a 24 meter span military structure implemented by EUFOR RCA - has been inaugurated on the 29 January in Bangui.
27/01/2015
Larissa 27 January 2015 – Today a delegation from the Swedish Force Headquarters Nordic Battlegroup 15 (SE FHQ NBG 15), based in Stockholm , visited EUFOR RCA Operation Headquarters (EUFOR RCA OHQ) in Larissa, Greece.
EUFOR RCA engineers restore a road in Bangui
15/01/2015
EUFOR RCA has restored an important axis of communication in Bangui, in the framework of the improvement of circulation and security in the districts of the Central African Republic Capital city.
The EUFOR-RCA bridge project steps forward with training and test sessions
08/01/2015
With the supervision of qualified Czech military engineers, assembly tests of the TMS modular metallic bridge were positively achieved by the Italian Mountain Troops Engineers detachment of EUFOR RCA.
EUFOR-RCA soldiers awarded with the European Union service medal
31/12/2014
General Jean Marc Bacquet (Force Commanders of EUFOR RCA) awarded last Wednesday 230 European Soldiers with the ‘Common Security and Defense Policy Service Medal’, for their qualified service with a European Union military mission
Poland rotates its contingent after a successful tour of Mission
20/12/2014
Fifty Polish Soldiers of EUFOR-RCA ended successfully their tour of mission and were replaced by new troops.
20/12/2014
Forty representatives of Bangui’s communities and authorities from Districts 3 and 5, gathered last Saturday in an attempt to discuss about reconciliation initiatives, security and economic development.
19/12/2014
A training sessions of awareness on the threat of unexploded bombs, provided to over four hundred young people of Bangui, was completed today by the Finnish Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team of EUFOR-RCA.
EUFOR RCA has a new Force Commander
17/12/2014
French General Jean Marc Bacquet is from today the new Force Commander of the European Union military mission in the Central African Republic. He took over command from General Thierry Lion, who led the EU Force for over eight months.
EUFOR RCA receives modular bridge components from the Czech Republic
15/12/2014
The components of the Polish-made TMS metallic bridge provided by the Czech Republic were received in Bangui by the Multinational Joint Logistic Cell of EUFOR RCA.
EUFOR RCA OHQ celebrated the Independence Day of Finland
06/12/2014
This morning, EUFOR RCA OHQ celebrated, in Larissa, Finland's Independence Day with a modest ceremony.
EUFOR-RCA tests its emergency response procedures in Bangui
06/12/2014
EUFOR RCA FHQ performed an Emergency Response Procedures Exercise on last 6 December in Bangui.
A new Spanish contingent in Bangui
30/11/2014
Bangui 30 November 2014 – New Spanish Special Operations Forces and Guardia Civil elements have been deployed last Sunday in Bangui to replace those who have been serving with EUFOR-RCA in the last months.
Pro Pace Unum - United for Peace
29/11/2014
Larissa 29 November 2014 – Today at the Hellenic EU Operation Headquarters (EL – EU OHQ) in Larissa a festive medal parade was celebrated, decorating 63 soldiers serving at the OHQ.
German Staff Officers of EUFOR RCA Force Headquarters rotate after 6 months of duty in Bangui
28/11/2014
Bangui 28 November 2014 – German Staff Officers of EUFOR RCA Force Headquarters are being replaced after serving in Bangui for the last 6 months.
EUFOR-RCA supports public works conducted in Bangui by young people through a EU-funded project
25/11/2014
The Italian Engineers of EUFOR-RCA have completed by means of machines and trucks the cleaning of a portion of the water channel crossing Bangui’s 3rd and 5th districts, working in close cooperation with hundreds of young people employed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the framework of a project funded by the European Union Delegation.
23/11/2014
Bangui 23 November 2014 – Today the Latvian soldiers successfully completed their Mission in Bangui.
EUFOR RCA OHQ celebrated the Hellenic Armed Forces Day
21/11/2014
Larissa 21 November 2014 - This morning, EUFOR RCA OHQ celebrated the Hellenic Armed forces Day with a brief ceremony.
18/11/2014
On Tuesday 18 November 2014, the Hellenic Minister of Defence, Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, accompanied by a military delegation of high-ranking Greek officers, visited the European Union Operation Headquarters based in Larissa.
18/11/2014
Bangui 18 November 2014 - This afternoon EUFOR RCA Integrated Police Unit supported the Central African Internal Security Forces by theirs intervention on Lieutenant Koudokou Avenue, to terminate the drug-trafficking activity organized by 15 youngsters.
EUFOR RCA hands over to MINUSCA the security framework of Bangui's M'Poko International Airport
17/11/2014
On the 17 November 2014, the EUFOR RCA Forces handed over in Bangui to the MINUSCA UN Mission in Central Africa, the security framework of the International Airport of Bangui.
Patrolling Bangui with the “Bisons”
11/11/2014
“Bisons” is the nickname of the French 126th Infantry Regiment, that is providing troops to the Multinational Battalion of EUFOR-RCA, along with Latvian and Georgian soldiers.
30/10/2014
Finland is a specialist contributor to the EUFOR RCA operation deployed in Bangui, as it provides the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) experts and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operators.
21/10/2014
Five leading European Media concluded 3-days visit (18-21 October 2014) to the Force Headquarters of EUFOR-RCA in Bangui
160 EUFOR RCA soldiers awarded with the European Union service medal
20/10/2014
General Philippe Pontiès and General Thierry Lion – respectively the Operational and Force Commanders of EUFOR RCA – awarded last Sunday 140 European Soldiers with the "Common Security and Defense Policy Service Medal", for their qualified service with a European Union military mission.
Spanish National Day celebrated at EUFOR RCA OHQ
10/10/2014
10 October 2014, Celebration of the Spanish National Day took place at EUFOR RCA OHQ, in Larissa Greece.
Bangui: 7 individuals arrested by the central african police of 5th district – with EUFOR support
02/10/2014
Last Thursday (02 Oct 2014), Forces of the newly operational 5th District Police Station, arrested 7 individuals who were dealing narcotics and had in their possession a hand grenade. The operation was supported by EUFOR.
EUFOR-RCA Forces in support of local government, along with Blue Helmets
28/09/2014
EUFOR RCA forces deployed along with MINUSCA Units in support of the local authorities
EUFOR Medical Staff test first-aid and evacuation procedures exercise
27/09/2014
A medical training exercise took place last Saturday (27 September) in UCATEX, with the purpose of training the newly deployed French medical team of EUFOR Multinational Battalion
Serbian Medical Team deployed in Bangui
24/09/2014
On Wednesday the 24 September 2014, a qualified Serbian Medical Team has joined EUFOR RCA in Bangui.
Ambassadors and Defence Attachés visit to the EU Operations Headquarters in Larissa
23/09/2014
On Thursday the 23 September 2014, the Ambassadors from 25 European Union countries and Georgia, accompanied by their Defence Attachés, visited the EU Operations Headquarters based in Larissa, Greece; the Formation responsible for the European Union Mission in the Central African Republic.
The Director of the EU Military Staff, visits EUFOR RCA in Bangui
23/09/2014
On the 23 September 2014, the Director General of the European Union Military Staff, General Wolfgang Wosolsobe has paid a two-day visit to the Force Headquarters of EUFOR RCA in Bangui.
16/09/2014
EUFOR Police Forces were joined yesterday by United Nations Blue Berets for the first joint patrolling activity in Bangui.
14/09/2014
A football match was played last Sunday in Bangui, between an EUFOR RCA team and a selection of players from all Districts of the Capital, with an attendance of over 1,000 people that spontaneously gathered to watch the game.
EUFOR RCA support malaria prevention
12/09/2014
EUFOR RCA support malaria prevention, with the rehabilitation of a water canal in Bangui.
08/09/2014
24/7 is the distinctive mark of EUFOR RCA, meaning a continuous presence in the Central African Republic Capital city, around the clock and every day of the week for three months now.
EUFOR engineers improve access to Bangui airport
02/09/2014
Italian Engineers of EUFOR RCA completed yesterday the improvement works of the access to M’Poko Airport in Bangui.
28/08/2014
Double event on the 28 August 2014 in Bangui for EUFOR: the Estonian contingent left Bangui after four months of intensive and excellent job in contributing to establish a safe environment and protect the population, while the Italian Engineers detachment completed its deployment in the Capital.
March of Peace in Bangui challenged EUFOR RCA
10/08/2014
Bangui, 9th of August, the European Union military Headquarters of the EUFOR troops to Central Africa Republic contributed troops and the Joint Coordination Centre to organize and provide the security of the Bangui March of Peace ending in a final ceremony with around 3,000 people in the stadium of Bangui to listen to the speech of the President.
01/08/2014
Bangui – Larissa, 1st of August 2014, the Force Commander of the European Union Forces to Bangui, Central Africa Republic, the French Brigadier General Thierry Lion reports to the superior Operation Headquarters that all 750 EUFOR RCA troops as well as the Force Headquarters are fully accommodated in the UCATEX military camp in Bangui. Within only 90 days a “little but perfect town” has been built up from zero and approximately 5,000 km far from Europe.
High ranking visit in EU headquarters in Larissa
01/08/2014
On Thursday, 31st of July 2014 the Luxembourgian Chief of Defense, General Mario Daubenfeld accompanied by his Greek equivalent, General Mikhail Kostarakos visited the Operation Headquarters of the European Union Mission for the Central African Republic, seated in Larissa, Greece.
Cyber Awareness - from being aware to being capable
31/07/2014
Larissa, 29th to 31st of July, an innovative seminar coping with Cyber Awareness took place at the top military Operation Headquarters of the European Union to plan and command and control EUFOR troops in Bangui, capital of Central Africa Union.
Belgian National Day celebration in Greece
22/07/2014
Larissa, 22nd of July, the Belgian Ambassador Van Den Reeck visited the Operation Headquarters of the European Union mission to Central Africa Republic EUFOR RCA to get informed about the mission and to celebrate the Belgian National Day together with the Belgian personnel to the OHQ as well as with another 19 Nations representing the top military headquarters in Larissa, Greece.
The 1st of its kind - Detainee Transfer Agreement signed
18/07/2014
On 18 July 2014 representatives of the European Union (EU) and the Central African Republic (CAR )signed an agreement on the transfer of persons detained by EUFOR RCA operation.
“To experience from each other”
16/07/2014
On Wednesday 16 July 2014, the Commander of the Multinational Joined Headquarters Ulm, the very high ranking German Lieutenant General Richard Rossmanith visited the Hellenic Operation Headquarters of the European Union in Larissa, Greece.
EU Strategic airlift to Central Africa
11/07/2014
On the 1st of April 2014 the European Union took the decision to launch a military mission in Central Africa Republic (RCA). Only 2,5 months later the 800 strong EUFOR RCA was fully operational in Bangui, 5300 km away from Europe. “Fast track planning”, by the Operation Headquarters in Larissa/Greece and the EU Strategic Airlift were the main keys of this success.
Pro Pace Unum - United for Peace
02/07/2014
Larissa, 02 July. At the Hellenic EU Operation Headquarters (OHQ) a festive medal parade was celebrated, decorating the members of 20 EU and non EU countries that participate at the European Union Mission in Central Africa Republic (EUFOR RCA).
05/06/2014
The Hellenic EU Operation Headquarters, as the top military planner and leader of the European Union Forces to Central Africa Republic is again of high interest.
“Stop anarchy and humanitarian misery in Central Africa”
02/04/2014
About 150 journalists attended the press conference in Brussels held on the 2 April 2014 by the EU Operation Commander of the EU Forces in Central Africa.
High ranking interest in the Hellenic EU Operation Headquarters in Larissa
02/04/2014
Larissa: Probably the highest number of generals ever showed up in Larissa last week. The Military Committee and the Military Staff of the European Union, located in Brussels, Belgium visited the European Union Operation Headquarters (EU OHQ) in Larissa, Greece.
Visit of the French Minister of Defense
21/03/2014
On the 21 March 2014 the French Minister of Defense, Jean-Yves Le Drian visited the EU Operation Headquarters Republic Central Africa in Larissa, Greece.
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