Embassy of Greece in Brussels, Belgium; address Rue des Petits Carmes 10, 1000, Bruxelles; phone +3225455500. Head of mission: Ms. Sophia Grammata. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Ms. Sophia Grammata, Minister Plenipotentiary (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Ricardo Laviery, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Greece is an appealing destination for Belgian travelers, attracting visitors with its stunning islands, rich cultural heritage, and diverse landscapes. With 8.6 million Belgians traveling abroad annually, a significant number are likely to consider Greece for their vacations.
Greece is generally considered safe for tourists from Belgium. According to safety rankings, Greece is 32nd out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Belgium's 39th place. In terms of overall safety, Greece ranks 40th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, while Belgium is ranked 16th. When looking at murder rates, Greece has a lower rate at 0.9 per 100,000 people compared to Belgium's 1.1. However, female murder rates are higher in Greece (0.6) than in Belgium (0.2). Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia presence (3.0), but Greece has higher indices for crime networks (6.5) and state crime (7.5) compared to Belgium (4.5 and 2.0, respectively). Overall, while Greece has some safety concerns, it is relatively safe for tourists, especially when compared to Belgium in specific areas.