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The Embassy of Greece in Canberra is the main diplomatic mission of the Hellenic Republic in Australia, and residence of the Greek Ambassador to Australia; it is currently located in the suburb of Yarralumla, a suburb in which most of Canberra's embassies are found.[1]
| Embassy of Greece, Canberra | |
|---|---|
  Location of Embassy of Greece, Canberra in Australian Capital Territory | |
| Location | 9 Turrana Street, Yarralumla, ACT, 2600  Canberra, Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°18′32″S 149°06′46″E / 35.308939°S 149.112812°E |
| Website | www |
Representatives of the Hellenic Republic around Australia edit
Greece has an extensive diplomatic presence in Australia under the supervision of the Embassy of Greece in Canberra.
The following are the Greek diplomatic missions around Australia:
- Consulate General of Greece in Sydney[2]
- Consulate General of Greece in Adelaide[3]
- Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne[4]
- Consulate of Greece in Perth[5]
The following are the Greek non-diplomatic/honorary consulates around Australia:
History edit
The embassy has been located at its current location since 1983,[10] when the Embassy of Greece was built on a plot of land allocated to the Government of the Hellenic Republic for the purpose of housing a diplomatic mission and the Ambassador's residence.
Head of the Mission edit
Ambassador edit
The current Ambassador of Greece to Australia is Her Excellency Mrs. Ekaterini Xagorari, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,[11] a senior career diplomat appointed to her role by the President of the Hellenic Republic. Her credentials were accepted by the Governor-General of Australia at an official ceremony on 24 February 2016.[12]
Other diplomatic staff edit
The current Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Consular Office is Mr. Ioannis Ferentinos.[13]
Embassy sections edit
- Political Section[14]
- Managing relations between Greece and Australia.
- Consular Section[15]
- Responsible for providing services to Greek citizens, as well as visa services for foreign nationals wishing to visit Greece.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Embassy Drive | VisitCanberra". VisitCanberra. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Consulate General of Greece in Sydney". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Greece.
- ^ "Consulate General in Adelaide - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Consulate General in Melbourne - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Consulate in Perth - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "ΑΠΟ ΤΑ ΕΓΚΑΙΝΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΑΜΠΕΡΡΑ". Hellenic Herald. 18 November 1983.
- ^ "Greece". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
- ^ "The Ambassador of Greece Ms Ekaterini Xagorari presented her credentials to the General Governor of Australia - thediplomat.gr". thediplomat.gr. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Political Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Political Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Consular Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 9 April 2018.