THE strengthening of the coordination center of EL.AS. to the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA) for the management of sporting events and races as well as of concentrations and processes it was decided at the meeting, under Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakosfor enhancing security across the country. The coordination center will operate under the supervision of the Deputy Minister, Eleftherios Oikonomos and the Chief of the Hellenic Police, Lieutenant General Lazaros Mavropoulos and will coordinate the action of the police forces of all Directorates participating in taking measures.

In particular, the more efficient cooperation and coordination of all the Greek Police Services throughout the country was put on the table, for the better implementation of the police’s service plans with the aim of the safety of the citizens

During the meeting, specific measures were decided on:

  • The increase of patrols in the basin of Attica, Thessaloniki and the urban centers of the whole country, where there is increased delinquency
  • The effective guarding of the borders, especially in Evros and the prevention of illegal immigrants entering the country
  • The complete safeguarding of critical infrastructures and targets
  • The strengthening of security measures at airports and tourist destinations, in view of the start of the tourist season
  • The preservation of order and the guarantee of the safety of the citizens in view of the next elections

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, Eleftherios Oikonomou, the General Secretary of Public Order, Michael Karamalakis, and the staff of the EL.AS Headquarters. led by the new Chief, Lieutenant General Lazaros Mavropoulos.