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Greeks abroad can register vital events like births & marriages directly via consulates

January 13, 2022 FEATURED, Society, Very Mix Comments Off on Greeks abroad can register vital events like births & marriages directly via consulates

Greeks abroad can now register vital events such as births, marriages and deaths at consulates directly connected with Greece’s civil registration system, cutting through red tape that once took months to complete, the Foreign and Digital Governance ministries announced on Thursday. Consular staff have had access to the system since …

US Embassy, consulates, US gov’t offices in Greece to be closed Feb 17

February 14, 2020 World Comments Off on US Embassy, consulates, US gov’t offices in Greece to be closed Feb 17

The United States embassy and consulate in Athens, its consulate in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This holiday marks the birthdays of American Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the US Embassy in Athens …

Greek government asks its diplomatic missions to send back cash reserves

May 15, 2015 Economy 2

The Greek government has reportedly sent a circular to all its embassies and consulates abroad calling them to send back to Athens any cash reserves that they have not used as well as revenues from consular operations. The money should be sent directly to tax offices. The -frankly- surprise move …

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