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Greece is overhauling its military infrastructure, with the first phase of a sweeping reorganization set to close 10 non-critical army camps and merge five units by December 31.

The Hellenic National Defense General Staff (HNDS) is immediately implementing Phase A of the relocation and merger plan for military units, as directed by the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias. This is part of the restructuring of the Armed Forces and their New Structure, which involves changes to the formation layout and the closure of Army camps.

"I don't have a single photograph anymore! I don't mind throwing out the table, the chairs and the bed. I have two children and no memories of their childhood - the crib, the stroller, the clothes I kept.

Greece will further bolster security along its Evros border with Turkey by hiring an additional 150 border guards, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has said. These new recruits, supplementing the 450 guards hired over the past two years, will be stationed to support the second line of defense.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Orestiada in the Evros region of northeastern Greece on Thursday to present his government's development and reconstruction plan following last year's catastrophic wildfire.

The Greek government is committed to supporting the establishment and operation of a Veterinary School at Democritus University of Thrace, according to Minister of Education Kyriakos Pierrakakis.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Tychero in the Evros region as part of his visit to the area to present the development plan for the region, accompanied by a large government delegation.

One of the largest burial mounds from the Roman Imperial period in the region of Thrace, and the only one in Greece where wheeled vehicles were found so well-preserved, will be transformed into a new, accessible archaeological site, 20 years after its discovery.

Funding of the Evros fence at the Greek-Turkish borders with European funds is now being called for by the German Christian Democrats.

The change of stance came through the mouth of Alexander Throm, who is the lead MP on home affairs.

In the wake of Germany's decision to reintroduce controls at its external borders, the Hellenic Police (ELAS) is updating its plan for the protection of the land borders between Greece and Turkey on the Evros River.