Defense Minister Nikos Dendias attended the 19th Balkan Chiefs of Defense Conference in Thessaloniki on Wednesday. The conference, held June 2-4, is titled: “Challenges and Innovation in Civil Protection. Adapting to the New Realities of War.” Armed Forces Chief General Dimitris Houpis is participating alongside chiefs of staff and military representatives from Balkan countries as well. [Greek Defense Ministry/AMNA]