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Dendias: Greece is protected, we have increased security measures, not only in Crete

The frigate HS Kimon is fully operational as a unit & together with the frigate HS Psara & four F-16s, it provides excellent security for Cyprus

A new era in military service begins today: The new model comes into force – all the changes foreseen

Basic training is extended to 10 weeks – Intake classes (ESSO) reduced from 6 to 4 and all conscripts enlist in the Hellenic Army – Monthly compensation for conscripts rises from €8.80 to €100 for border areas and €50 for the mainland

Military service is changing: Everyone in the Army, 10 weeks of basic training, €100 allowance in border areas

Changes to the training structure, emphasis on drones and cybersecurity – Rations upgraded both qualitatively and quantitatively

The strengthening of the Greece–USA strategic defense relationship was at the center of the meeting between Dendias and a delegation from the US Congress

U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle also took part in the meeting

Dendias from Thrace: The largest settlement project in the history of the Armed Forces, we protect the Muslims of the region

According to the Minister, the presence of the Armed Forces in Thrace takes on a new significance

Dendias on Turkey: The extension of our waters is our unilateral right – We do not tolerate the Casus Belli

“These are not serious matters. Interference in a country’s internal affairs is not customary,” he said regarding the criticism directed personally at him by Ankara and the scenarios about a personal agenda. “I speak with both of them,” he said about Karamanlis and Samaras

Dendias: International law is no longer the rule for the functioning of states as it should be

Reality imposes the proposed regulations on the Armed Forces, said the Minister of National Defence

Dendias in France tomorrow for the naming of the frigate Belh@rra “Kimon”

As part of his visit, the Minister of National Defence, accompanied by the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff and the Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, will meet with his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin

Athens responds to the Turkish Defence Ministry: We are doing the obvious for our protection, we are not ignoring the casus belli

A spokesman for the Turkish defence ministry earlier attacked Dendias and saw Greece's activities for its military aid as a possible "challenge"

Three days of mourning in the Armed Forces declared by Dendias following the death of the 19-year-old soldier in Rhodes

Initial evidence indicates the accident was caused by mishandling that led to the premature detonation of a hand grenade

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