Embassy of Belgium in Athens, Greece; address Odos Sékéri, 3, 106 71, Athina; phone +306945235055. Head of mission: Mr. Marc Calcoen. Plus 7 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Marc Calcoen, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Also accredited to: Cyprus
Head of mission: Ms. Isabella Emmanouilidou, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Antonios Karatzis, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 28 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Georgios Papageorgiou, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 28 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Michel Langadas, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Andreas Gourgouliatos, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Antonis Kambourakis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 28 Nov 2024)
Belgium is an appealing destination for some Greek visitors due to its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and vibrant cities like Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. With around 2 million Greeks traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Belgium an attractive choice for their travels.
Belgium's safety for tourists from Greece can be viewed from different perspectives. According to a safety ranking for walking alone at night, Belgium is ranked 39th out of 40 countries, which is lower than Greece's 32nd position. However, the Global Peace Index ranks Belgium 16th out of 160 countries, indicating it is one of the safest countries globally, and notably safer than Greece, which ranks 40th. In terms of crime statistics, Belgium has a murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Greece's rate of 0.9. However, the rates of female murders are lower in Belgium (0.2) compared to Greece (0.6). Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia presence (3.0), but Belgium generally scores better in areas like state crime (2.0 vs. Greece's 7.5) and crime networks (4.5 vs. Greece's 6.5). In summary, while Belgium has some safety concerns, particularly at night, it is considered a safe destination overall, particularly when compared to Greece based on various crime and safety indices. Tourists should remain aware of their surroundings, as they would in any country.