Double message was sent by the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendiasthrough his posts on the X platform (former Twitter), commenting on the recent arson attack on the apartment building where the New Democracy MP resides Maximos Harakopoulos, and on the other hand national and European Importance of Thrace, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of its release.
For the incident with the incendiary mechanism, Mr. Dendias stressed:
“The placement of incendiary mechanism at the entrance to the apartment building where New Democracy MP Maximos Harakopoulos resides is a completely condemned trigger. No one is terrified. “
The placement of incendiary mechanism at the entrance of the apartment building where New Democracy MP resides Maximos Harakopoulos @pantamaximosis a completely condemned brave action. No one is terrified.
– Nikos Dendias (@nikosdendias) May 14, 2025
The incident caused the immediate reaction of the political world while The competent authorities are investigating the causes And the conditions of the attack, which fortunately did not cause injuries, but sounded an alarm for the security of elected representatives.
In a different message, on the occasion of 105 years since the liberation of Thrace, Nikos Dendias underlined the key role of the area In the geostrategic plans of Greece and of the European Union:
“The utilization of its geographical location and its emergence at a hub of strategic importance shields the security of Greece and the European Union.”
105 years since the liberation of Thrace. The utilization of its geographical location and its emergence at a hub of strategic importance shields the security of Greece and the European Union. pic.twitter.com/7k0DODe7n4
– Nikos Dendias (@nikosdendias) May 14, 2025
The statement comes in a period of intense geopolitical mobility in the wider region, with Thrace at the center of plans for both the defense and the energy interconnection of Southeast Europe.
The Minister of National Defense, with these two public messages, highlights the need for alertness and unity towards any form of threat – whether it comes from terrorist acts or geopolitical upheavals.