Abandoned National Guard pillbox in Denia repurposed as a pigsty

A local resident in the Denia area, Giorgos Georgiou, recently discovered that an abandoned National Guard pillbox had been converted into a pigsty. The discovery was documented on video and later discussed on the Sigma program 'Mesimeri kai Kati', where Georgiou characterized the incident as both humorous and distressing. He further alleged that this is not an isolated occurrence, claiming that various other defensive structures across the region are frequently misused as illegal dumping grounds.

In response to the viral reports, Defence Ministry spokesperson Sofianos Filippidis confirmed that the structure is an obsolete defensive installation that was long ago removed from active duty and possesses no remaining operational value. The Ministry stated that the site is no longer part of the National Guard’s operational plans and that official procedures are already in progress to demolish the structure and return the land to its rightful owners. Reports indicate that the pig found on the premises was placed there by employees of the landowner. On Monday morning, a National Guard inspection team visited the area to assess the condition of the remaining fortifications.