Embassy of Greece, Canberra
Embassy of Greece, Canberra | |
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Location | 9 Turrana Street, Yarralumla, ACT, 2600 ![]() |
Coordinates | 35°18′32″S 149°06′46″E / 35.308939°S 149.112812°E |
Website | www |
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The Embassy of Greece in Canberra is the main diplomatic mission of the Hellenic Republic in Australia; it is currently located in the suburb of Yarralumla, a suburb in which most of Canberra's embassies are found.[1]
Representatives of the Hellenic Republic around Australia
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:
- Honorary Consulate-General of Greece in Darwin[6]
- Honorary Consulate of Greece in Newcastle[7]
- Honorary Consulate of Greece in Tasmania[8]
- Honorary Consulate of Greece in Brisbane[9]
History
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 an diplomatic mission and the Ambassador's residence.
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Head of the Mission
Ambassador
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 the 24th of February, 2016[12], during which Her Excellency inspected the Guard of Honor and the Military Band.[13][14]
Other diplomatic staff
The current Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Consular Office is Mr. Ioannis Ferentinos.[15]
Embassy sections
- Political Section[16]
- Managing relations between Greece and Australia.
- Consular Section[17]
- Responsible for providing services to Greek citizens, as well as visa services for foreign nationals wishing to visit Greece.
See also
References
- ^ "Embassy Drive | VisitCanberra". VisitCanberra. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Consulate General of Greece in Sydney". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Greece.
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(help) - ^ "Consulate General in Adelaide - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Consulate General in Melbourne - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Consulate in Perth - Hellenic Republic - Greece in Australia". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Honorary Consulates". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "ΑΠΟ ΤΑ ΕΓΚΑΙΝΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΑΜΠΕΡΡΑ". Hellenic Herald. November 18, 1983.
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(help) - ^ "Greece". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
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(help) - ^ "The Ambassador of Greece Ms Ekaterini Xagorari presented her credentials to the General Governor of Australia - thediplomat.gr". thediplomat.gr. 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ Hartley, Fiona (2016-04-05). "Greece". gg.gov.au. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "2.6 Presentation of credentials to the Governor-General". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Political Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Political Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ "Consular Section - Embassy Sections". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 2018-04-09.