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Ο κ. Χαρδαλιάς, αρχηγός της Αντιτρομοκρατικής Μονάδας , αποσύρεται μετά από 25 χρόνια. Ο κ. Σιάφης πιθανώς θα είναι ο επόμενος αρχηγός . Αλλαγές έγιναν και σε άλλες θέσεις της ΕΛ.ΑΣ. Αυτές οι αλλαγές στοχεύουν σε νέες προσεγγίσεις και στη βελτίωση της υπηρεσίας.
Translation
Mr Hardalias, the head of the Counter-Terrorism Unit, is retiring after 25 years. Mr Siafis is likely to be the next head. Changes have also taken place in other positions within the Hellenic Police. These changes aim at adopting new approaches and improving the service.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who is retiring from the Greek Police Anti-Terror Unit?
Mr. Hardalias is retiring from the Greek Police Anti-Terror Unit.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the changes in the police positions?
The changes aim for new approaches and improving the service.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌17/01/2025
Recent organisational reshuffles within the Hellenic Police, known as EL.AS, have led to significant leadership changes in crucial departments, including the Anti-Terrorism Unit. These changes follow the retirement and strategic repositioning of several high-ranking officers.
The long-standing commander of the Anti-Terrorism Unit, Eleftherios Chardalias, is stepping down after an impressive 25-year tenure. Sources indicate that Mr. Chardalias might transition to a senior security role at the police headquarters. He leaves behind a legacy of in-depth knowledge and experience in handling critical terrorism cases, qualities that solidified his reputation within the unit.
Following Mr. Chardalias's expected departure, Miltiadis Siafis, currently serving as the head of the Directorate of Information Management and Analysis, is speculated to be the front-runner for the Anti-Terrorism Unit's leadership. Mr. Siafis’s previous assignments at the State Security Department and his involvement in police intelligence operations have poised him as a competent successor.
Leadership Changes in Greek Police Anti-Terror Unit (Illustration)
The reshuffle also includes notable updates in other top-tier positions. Athanasios Kampras, who previously managed emergency response operations, acceded to the role of General Police Director of Attica, succeeding Ioannis Skouras. Mr. Skouras, in turn, assumes a strategic role at the police headquarters.
In explaining these changes, the police cited the need for fresh approaches amid ongoing investigations into officers' alleged misconduct and other internal scandals. The reshuffles align with broader strategies to reinforce integrity and accountability within the force.
Leadership transitions like these are not uncommon in police forces worldwide and serve to infuse departments with new perspectives and enhance operational efficiency. However, these adjustments can also be sources of unrest among personnel facing shifts in internal dynamics and operational focuses.
Moving forward, these restructuring efforts are expected to play a pivotal role in addressing contemporary law enforcement challenges in Greece, including combating organised crime and ensuring national security in a shifting global landscape.
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