Embassy of Cyprus in Athens, Greece; address Xenofontos 2A, 105 57, Athina; phone +302103734800. Head of mission: Mr. Stavros Avgoustidis. Plus 3 other…
Head of mission: Mr. Stavros Avgoustidis, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 29 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Albania
Head of mission: Mr. Antonios Theocharous, Honorary Consul General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Konstantinos Polykarpou, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 29 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Spiros Latsis, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 29 Nov 2024)
Cyprus is an appealing destination for many Greek visitors due to its rich cultural heritage and strategic location in the Mediterranean. With around 2.0 million Greeks traveling abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Cyprus for their travels.
Cyprus is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Greece. It ranks 11th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is significantly better than Greece's ranking of 32nd. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Cyprus ranks 86th out of 160 countries, while Greece is ranked 40th, indicating that Greece is perceived as safer in this context. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Cyprus is 1.3 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Greece's rate of 0.9. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Cyprus at 1.1 compared to Greece's 0.6. Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar indices, with Greece scoring slightly better in some areas. For example, mafia groups score 3.0 in Greece and 3.5 in Cyprus, while state crime is rated at 7.5 for Greece and 4.0 for Cyprus. Overall, while Cyprus is relatively safe for tourists, it is important to remain aware of local conditions and exercise standard safety precautions.