Embassy of Greece in London, United Kingdom; address 1a Holland Park, W11 3TG; phone +442072293850. Plus 7 other missions.
Head of mission: Mrs. Melpomeni Papaioannou-Plevri, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Alexandros Ioannidis, Consul General (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Georgios Argyropoulos, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Nikolaos Batis, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs Irini-Maria Kavoura, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs. Eleftheria Gkortzi–Giannoudi, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Gregory Gavrielides, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Greece, 30 Nov 2024)
Greece stands out as a significant destination for UK visitors, attracting millions each year with its unique combination of ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. With 19.1 million Britons traveling abroad annually, a notable portion is likely to consider Greece for their travels.
Greece is generally considered safe for tourists from the United Kingdom. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Greece ranks 32nd out of 40 countries, which is better than the UK's ranking of 37th. According to the Global Peace Index, Greece is ranked 40th out of 160 countries, while the UK is 34th, indicating that the UK is slightly safer overall. Murder rates are comparable, with Greece at 0.9 per 100,000 people and the UK at 1.0. Both countries have similar female murder rates of 0.6. When examining organized crime, Greece has a lower score (3.0) for mafia groups compared to the UK (4.0), but higher scores for state crime (7.5 vs. 3.0) and human smuggling (7.5 vs. 5.0). Overall, while Greece has some safety concerns, it is a relatively safe destination for UK tourists.
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