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For the course of its construction new fence in Evros Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was informed. What are the key features of the new fence?
“The construction of the new fence on the Greek-Turkish border at Evros was the least that the government could do to make Greek citizens feel safe that they have a very high mind for the country in such a difficult situation, “stressed the Prime Minister, Mr. Mitsotakis, in talks with the Governor of East Macedonia, Thrace Chr. Metzio, immediately after the detailed presentation that was made to him in Feres for the course of the execution of the fence construction works.
The Prime Minister said that work is progressing rapidly, the project will be completed in April 2021 as scheduled, and when asked by the deputy governor of Evros D. Petrovic, he replied that he would then come to Evros to inaugurate it.
The characteristics of the new fence.
A new 26 km long fence is currently being built and the older 10 km sections are being upgraded.
The creation of the new artificial barrier (fence) in Evros will contribute to uphold the sovereign rights of the country while sending a clear message in all directions that Greece adequately protects Europe’s external borders. The project entails multiple benefits since, in addition to its basic defensive-deterrent nature, it will also function as a modern flood control project based on the special geomorphology of Evros and on the other hand respect for local agricultural production.
The new fence It will consist of a strong metallic steel railing 5 meters high., and together they are building earthworks for the maintenance, improvement and construction of new roads for the surveillance and maintenance of artificial barriers along the river. Beside, The existing fence will be reinforced with the addition to Greece of a strong continuous metal railing, also made of steel, with a total height of 4.3 meters.
Combined, they will be manufactured eight new anti-ballistic observatories elevated along the artificial barriers, for the use of the Greek Army and improvement works will be carried out on 57 existing infrastructures (outposts / observatories), including construction and repairs and electromechanical improvements.
The new recruitment of border guards
400 new permanent border guards are observed to take immediate duties in Evros, another 800 in the eastern Aegean islands and another 480 in the rest of Greece.
In total, in one year, 1,680 border guards are deployed in all areas that require a greater police presence, while EL.AS personnel are unloaded. of this project to dedicate himself to the fight against crime in towns and villages.
