# Police reinforcement in East Macedonia and Thrace

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-reinforcement-in-east-macedonia-and-thrace
> Updated: 2026-10-05T19:41:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The East Macedonia and Thrace region in Greece is set to receive 15 new Special Guard positions through emergency police transfers. These reinforcements will be distributed across six police directorates, including Orestiada, Alexandroupoli, Rodopi, Kavala, Drama, and Xanthi.

The Association of Special Guards of East Macedonia and Thrace (SEFEAAMTh) indicated that this increase follows discussions with the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, during a visit to Evros on September 4, 2026. The association noted that the additional personnel are intended to improve officer working conditions and enhance operational effectiveness for public safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Albania and North Macedonia announce police reforms and academy updates

Albanian officials have promised significant salary increases for police staff, while North Macedonian authorities report low interest among ethnic Albanian applicants for the reactivated Police Academy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albania-and-north-macedonia-announce-police-reforms-and-academy-updates

### 2026-09-27: East Macedonia and Thrace to receive 15 new Special Guard positions

East Macedonia and Thrace will be reinforced with 15 new Special Guard positions distributed across six police directorates, following requests from the regional Special Guards Association.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/east-macedonia-and-thrace-to-receive-15-new-special-guard-positions

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