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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Recruitment of Soldiers under New Regime: Premiere for the new term - Photos

The new recruitment policy for soldiers in Greece, initiated by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, introduces quarterly enlistments and a tiered training program.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

P. Marinakis: The issue surrounding Dendias' statements has been exaggerated – There is no government in a second term with such resilience

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that the debate stirred by Nikos Dendias' criticism of ND's polling performance has been exaggerated in recent days.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis: What he said about Dendias and his response to the doctors' confrontation - Georgiadis

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis attempted to moderate the criticism directed at Minister Nikos Dendias, emphasizing the role of elected officials in party events while addressing recent political tensions.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meeting of Dendias with a delegation from the American Congress – The strengthening of the strategic defense relationship is the focus

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with a delegation from the U.S. Congress to discuss strengthening the defense relationship between Greece and the United States.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Dendias: Meetings of High Symbolism, Who is He Meeting

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is scheduled to hold significant high-level meetings amid rumors of potential American intervention in Iran.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' message to Maximos, a rally that awakens memories and the war of Kokkalis with the short-sellers' fund

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias delivered a pointed message to the leadership of the New Democracy party, expressing concerns over the party's declining popularity and questioning its social relevance despite having capable ministers.

Feb 20 β€’ 03:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sharp messages from Dendias about polling performance

Greek politician Nikos Dendias expresses concern over the governing party's polling performance at a recent event.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias in Avlona: End to the 'parodic' military service, a Citizen Army worthy of our great military tradition

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discussed significant changes to military service, aiming for a more meaningful experience for enlistees and their families.

Feb 19 β€’ 15:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: The Armed Forces should turn into a machine of knowledge, innovation, and information processing

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the need for Greece to transform its Armed Forces into a modern institution focused on knowledge and information processing amidst real threats.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias: The photographs of those executed in Kaisariani are a monument of national dignity

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the importance of photographs of executed individuals in Kaisariani, which symbolize national dignity and the tragic past experienced by the Greek people during Nazi occupation.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: Constitutional obligation to protect the borders and sovereign rights of the homeland

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasizes the constitutional duty to ensure national security and protect Greece's borders during a visit to the 15th Infantry Regiment.

Feb 15 β€’ 18:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Recognition of Dendias' Care for Officers at His First Attendance at the POMENS Conference

Greece's Defense Minister Nikos Dendias received a warm welcome at the 9th National Conference of the Panhellenic Federation of Military Associations, where his efforts to improve the living conditions of military personnel were acknowledged.

Feb 15 β€’ 10:13 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: We support the armed forces personnel

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the importance of recognizing military personnel during his speech at a conference organized by the Panhellenic Federation of Military Associations.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: The defense footprint in Thrace has grown

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that the military presence in Thrace has been increased as part of ongoing reforms.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Visit of N. Dendias to the construction site of the under-construction General Hospital of Komotini

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited the construction site of the new General Hospital of Komotini, emphasizing its significance for local healthcare and the collaboration with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: Defense spending approaches - if not exceeds - 5% of GDP

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced during a NATO defense ministers meeting that Greece's defense spending is nearing 5% of GDP as part of the modernization agenda for the Greek Armed Forces.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The reason why Ankara is targeting Dendias and the fixed national positions

Ankara is focusing on Greece's Defense Minister, Nikos Dendias, amidst concerns over Greece's military advancements and technological developments.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias: He is heading to Brussels for the NATO Defense Ministers' Meeting and the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will attend meetings in Brussels concerning both EU defense affairs and NATO.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Fidan: "Mitsotakis - Gerapetritis want to solve problems, but there is... Dendias"

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed optimism about Greek officials' willingness to resolve disputes but also highlighted political challenges posed by domestic rivalry.

Feb 10 β€’ 04:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' trip to India and the deepening of strategic cooperation in defense and innovation

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias recently visited India to enhance defense cooperation and signed a significant agreement with his Indian counterpart.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Dendias: "Fertile ground for the development of cooperation between ELKAK and DDP"

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias emphasized the potential for collaboration between Greece and India in defense innovation and cutting-edge technology during his official visit to India.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Dendias from New Delhi: Our goal is deep synergies and collaborations with the Indian defense ecosystem

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasizes the importance of establishing deep collaborations between Greece and India's defense ecosystems during his participation in the India-EU Forum in New Delhi.

Feb 7 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

In India, N. Dendias - Series of Meetings

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias held several meetings with foreign officials during his official visit to India.

Feb 7 β€’ 11:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Regional and International Developments in the Meeting between Dendias and the Indian Foreign Minister

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias met with Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss regional and international developments.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias invites Hegseth to visit Athens: What was discussed in the two ministers' tΓͺte-Γ -tΓͺte

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Elbridge Colby in Washington, where he invited Hegseth for an official visit to Greece, emphasizing defense cooperation between the two nations.

Feb 4 β€’ 07:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

Dendias–Hegseth in Washington: The F-35, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Invitation

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss Greece's strategic challenges and reforms in the Armed Forces under the 'Agenda 2030' initiative.

Feb 4 β€’ 06:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Meeting Dendias - Hegseth: Focus on US-Greece defense cooperation

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discussed regional security issues and the strengthening of Greek armed forces during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington, highlighting the importance of US-Greece defense cooperation.

Feb 3 β€’ 21:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meeting of Dendias – Mike Rogers in Congress on Greek-American Defense Relations

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias met with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers to discuss Greek-American defense relations and their potential for deepening during his visit to Washington.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias - Hegseth Meeting at the US Department of War, Topics to be Discussed

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is in the US and will meet with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to discuss key defense issues.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

With a Strategic Agenda, the "Face-to-Face" Meeting of Nikos Dendias – Pete Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is set to meet US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington to discuss significant defense issues between Greece and the US.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

Dendias at the Ministry of Defense in the USA - Meeting with Hegseth, defense cooperation on the table

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias highlighted Greece's strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean during a roundtable discussion at the Delphi Economic Forum in Washington D.C.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' chess in Washington, Turkey's favorite, the happy traveler of politics, and Greek surrealism at its best

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is in Washington for a high-level meeting with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, amid a backdrop of carefully coded messages and tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Dendias' Visit to Washington: Focus on Greece-US Defense Cooperation, Meeting with the Secretary of War Today

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is in the US for a series of political meetings emphasizing Greece-US defense collaboration.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Washington: Meeting between Dendias and Hegseth at the US Department of Defense

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today in Washington, as part of his visit to attend the Delphi Forum.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias: Greece acquires the strongest frigates on the planet - Strategic weapons will be placed on all 4 Belharra

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that Greece will receive four Belharra frigates equipped with strategic weapons, emphasizing that Greece does not threaten anyone and aims to protect its sovereignty.

Jan 15 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

On the frigate 'Kimona' Tasoulas, Mitsotakis, Dendias, see photos

Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Defense Minister Nikos Dendias were present on the first Greek advanced frigate Belharra 'Kimona' for a ceremonial event where they met the crew before the official proceedings.

Jan 15 β€’ 09:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Kairidis: "We never broke up with Dendias - Konstantopoulou blows up parliamentarism"

Dimitris Kairidis addressed his recent parliamentary experiences with Nikos Dendias and Zoe Konstantopoulou, insisting that he and Dendias never had a falling out over the issue.

Jan 12 β€’ 06:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias, Plevris, and Voridis in Parliament: The Immigration Minister's Comment on Meloni

A humorous exchange occurred in the Greek Parliament corridor involving Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris, and Makis Voridis.

Jan 9 β€’ 15:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Kairidis: Whoever gives excuses to Zoe is inappropriate and unfortunate

Dimitris Kairidis, a parliamentary representative of New Democracy, commented on a recent incident in Parliament involving Zoe Konstantopoulou and Nikos Dendias, labeling the situation as unfortunate.

Jan 9 β€’ 08:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

A "little job" in Parliament: Kaíridis' "leave us alone, my darling" to Zoi and Dendias' apology

A heated exchange occurred in the Greek Parliament involving Zoi Konstantopoulou and Dimitris Kaíridis, which prompted an apology from Nikos Dendias for a remark made, subsequently leading to further tension during Kaíridis' speech on international law and national interest.

Jan 8 β€’ 18:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

New doctrine of Dendias in the Armed Forces: What is changing, what he said about international law, salaries, conscription

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias outlined significant changes in the Armed Forces during a parliamentary session, emphasizing the importance of international law amidst opposition criticism of the proposed defense bill.

Jan 8 β€’ 12:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The PASOK party submitted a challenge of unconstitutionality for the bill on the armed forces

The PASOK party has submitted a challenge in Parliament against six articles of a bill proposed by Nikos Dendias concerning changes to the Armed Forces, citing unconstitutionality based on principles of legal certainty and protected trust.

Jan 8 β€’ 07:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias: International Law is no longer a rule of operation for states as it should be

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized the diminishing role of international law in geopolitical stability, advocating for necessary reforms in the Armed Forces during his speech in parliament.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

New Corrections by Dendias in the Armed Forces – What He Said About International Law, the Implications for Dora Bakoyannis

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced improvements to the Armed Forces bill during a parliamentary discussion, emphasizing the adaptability of the proposed legislation.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Dendias: In 2026, we will be in the midst of a major effort to modernize the Armed Forces

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias outlines a comprehensive plan for modernization and support of the Armed Forces, highlighting goals set for 2026 as part of the 'Agenda 2030.'

Dec 31 β€’ 10:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Dendias to Turkey: Greece does not threaten

Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias asserted that Greece does not threaten anyone but is determined to defend its sovereignty in response to Turkey's provocative remarks over the Christmas period.

Dec 26 β€’ 13:22 UTC

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