Greek Defence Minister Dendias visits Panagia Inousson for Easter

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Greece’s National Defence Minister, Nikos Dendias, visited the eastern Aegean island of Panagia Inousson on Easter Sunday, where he attended the Resurrection service and conveyed a strong message of national security and unity.

Speaking from the strategically located island, which is part of the Oinousses cluster near Chios, Dendias praised the dedication of Armed Forces personnel serving at Greece’s remote outposts.

He described their presence as a “living example of the nation’s commitment to defending our borders and sovereignty,” and stressed the symbolic significance of spending Easter in such a location.

“Easter, the great celebration of Orthodoxy, today finds us here on Panagia Inousson, a location of particular importance,” Dendias said. “A location which highlights our clear intention to protect the borders of our homeland, to protect Greek territory, to protect the security of Greek citizens.”

He added that his visit was also “a symbolic act of respect to our Armed Forces,” recognising their constant efforts to uphold peace and readiness, particularly in regions of high geopolitical sensitivity.

Accompanied by senior military officials, the Defence Minister also visited military outposts and expressed gratitude to service members who remain on duty during the Easter holiday.

“Our country has both the will and the ability to defend itself,” Dendias affirmed, while wishing all Greeks “a Happy Easter, with health and happiness.”

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