Political Relations
Greek-Belgian relations are at a very high level and are determined by the participation of the two countries in the EU and NATO.The two countries also cooperate in the field of mutual support of candidacies in international organizations.
Economic Relations
For information on bilateral economic relations, you can visit the AGORA internet portal.
Cultural Relations and Greek Community
Educational and culturalrelations between Greece and Belgium are regulated within the framework of the EU and are characterized by very good cooperation in educational and cultural matters. The Free University of Brussels, the University of Ghent and the University of Mons-Hainaut have Chairs and Departments of Modern Greek Studies. In particular, Belgium hosts a Greek School in Brussels, ten Greek Language Departments and seven Belgian schools within the framework of the O.L.C. program for the teaching of the Greek language and culture. Ancient Greek Literature is taught in a large number of Belgian high schools as well as in a number of Belgian universities. The Greek Communityin Belgium is estimated at about 40,000-45,000 people. The most important centres of Greek presence in Belgium are Brussels, Charleroi, Liège and the region of Limburg (Genk and its surroundings). According to official statistics of Belgium,the number of Greeks in the country are estimated at 17,000, without taking into account those who have acquired the Belgian citizenship and employees of international organizations and companies. The Belgian School of Athens, which was founded in 1985, operates in Greece.Useful Information
Click here for information regarding the visa requirements for Greek citizens who want to travel to Belgium.
Click here for information regarding visa requirements for citizens of Belgium who want to travel to Greece.
Contact details for Greek Missions
Brussels
Embassy
10 Rue des Petits Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel:
+322 5455500, 04, 10, 94
Fax:
+32 25455585
Emergency Tel:
+32-478546101
Time Difference:
-1h
Working Hours:
09:00 - 17:00
Head of Mission : Sofia Grammata, Minister Plenipotentiary first class
Brussels
Consular Office
6 Rue des Petits Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel:
+32 25455510
Fax:
+32 25455528
Emergency Tel:
+32 478546101
Time Difference:
-1h
Working Hours:
Hours for the Public: Mon to Fri -9:30 am to 13:30 pm and Wed – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 13:30 to 17:00 pm
Consul: Minas Heroukias, Member of the Administrative Staff
Brussels
Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs
6 Rue des Petits Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel:
+32 25455506
Fax:
+32 25455508
Time Difference:
-1h
Head: Theofani Pantazi, First Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs
Brussels
Public Diplomacy Office
6 Rue des Petits Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel:
+32 25515682, +32 25515658, +32 25515682
Time Difference:
-1h
Head: Maria Tyropoli, Second Counsellor for Public Diplomacy
Brussels
Education Office
6 Rue des Petits Carmes, 1000 Bruxelles
Tel:
+32 25455520
Fax:
+32 25455529
Time Difference:
-1h
Head: Amalia Kapsala
Brussels
Permanent Representation to the E.U.
19-21 rue Jacques De Lalaing,1040, Bruxelles
Tel:
+32 2 5515611, 5515796, 5515770
Fax:
+32 2 5515651, 5127912
Time Difference:
-1h
Working Hours:
10.00-14.00, 15.30-19.30
Permanent Representative : Ioannis Athanasios Vrailas, Ambassador
Brussels
Permanent Representation to NATO
Boulevard Leopold III - 1110 Brussels - Belgium
Tel:
+32 2 7076701, 7076723
Working Hours:
10.00-19.00
Permanent Representative : Vasiliki Gounari, Minister Plenipotentiary first class
Ghent
Honorary Consulate in Ghent
Kwaadham 12, Ghent, Belgium
Tel:
+32 486 288 138, +32 470 564 649 +32 470 564 649 (after 13:00)
Time Difference:
-1h
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 18:00 (by appointment only)
Honorary Consul: Mark Janse Secretary: Magdalini Gialitaki
