RSS 2.0 https://www.mfa.gr/china Sun, 17 May 2026 17:29:24 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.mfa.gr/china/images/M_images/mfa_rss.png https://www.mfa.gr/china RSS 2.0 https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-shanghai/news/celebration-of-the-world-greek-language-day-2.html On April 22 the ‘Marilena Laskaridis’ Greek Cultural Center of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) hosted the celebration of World Greek Language Day. On behalf of the Consulate General of Greece in Shanghai, the event was attended by Consul General Spyridon Kritikos, the Head of the Public Diplomacy Office (PDO), and the secretary of the Consulate General.From SISU, Vice-Director of the School of European and Latin American Studies (SELAS), Mr. Yang Ming, and Associate Professor Hu Jingjing, along with the academic staff and students of the Department of Modern Greek Studies, participated in the event. Academic staff and students from... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-shanghai/news/welcome-to-your-e-proxeneio.html The Digital Request Management Service for citizens through the Consular Authorities ( Ψ.Υ.Α. / e-proxeneio ), a flagship component of the “Transformation of Consular Services Procedures” project of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been operational internally within our Consular Authorities for some time. The Digital Service is now also accessible to citizens, enabling them to submit their requests remotely to the Consular Authority responsible for their place of residence. Greek citizens abroad and members of the Greek diaspora thus gain an open channel of electronic... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-hongkong/news/welcome-to-your-e-proxeneio.html The Digital Request Management Service for citizens through the Consular Authorities ( Ψ.Υ.Α. / e-proxeneio ), a flagship component of the “Transformation of Consular Services Procedures” project of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been operational internally within our Consular Authorities for some time. The Digital Service is now also accessible to citizens, enabling them to submit their requests remotely to the Consular Authority responsible for their place of residence. Greek citizens abroad and members of the Greek diaspora thus gain an open channel of electronic... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-guangzhou/news/welcome-to-your-e-proxeneio.html The Digital Request Management Service for citizens through the Consular Authorities ( Ψ.Υ.Α. / e-proxeneio ), a flagship component of the “Transformation of Consular Services Procedures” project of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been operational internally within our Consular Authorities for some time. The Digital Service is now also accessible to citizens, enabling them to submit their requests remotely to the Consular Authority responsible for their place of residence. Greek citizens abroad and members of the Greek diaspora thus gain an open channel of electronic... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/the-embassy/news/welcome-to-your-e-proxeneio.html The Digital Request Management Service for citizens through the Consular Authorities ( Ψ.Υ.Α. / e-proxeneio ), a flagship component of the “Transformation of Consular Services Procedures” project of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been operational internally within our Consular Authorities for some time. The Digital Service is now also accessible to citizens, enabling them to submit their requests remotely to the Consular Authority responsible for their place of residence. Greek citizens abroad and members of the Greek diaspora thus gain an open channel of electronic... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-shanghai/news/greek-participation-at-the-european-culture-street-2026.html The 2026 European Culture Street took place from 17 to 18 April in Hangzhou, offering Chinese visitors a vibrant showcase of the diverse cultures of European countries. The event was co-hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to China, the 27 EU member states, and the Hangzhou Foreign Affairs Office. It featured interactive booths, live stage performances, an EU Geographical Indications (GI) exhibition, and a variety of hands-on activities.Greece participated with a booth, combining a physical presence with the promotion of digital content. Informational materials in Chinese were distributed, highlighting Greece’s distinctive strengths in tourism, culture,and gastronomy. The Greek... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-shanghai/news/celebration-of-the-national-day-of-the-hellenic-republic-in-shanghai-2.html The Consulate General of Greece in Shanghai held an event on Mar.21 at “Le Jiangnan, 7th Floor, Life Hub@Bund Central” to celebrate,together with the Greek community, the national anniversary of Greek Independence Day (25th March). In the context of celebrating this important day for Greece, the event aimed to strengthen the relations among Greeks living in Shanghai, and it was attended by the Greek local community, as well as Chinese, mainly, friends of the Consulate General.The celebration was introduced with a brief address by the Consul General, Mr. Spyridon Kritikos. In his speech, the Consul General of Greece,... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-shanghai/news/message-by-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-constantine-an-tassoulas-to-the-greek-diaspora-on-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-of-independence.html Dear Compatriots,It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness.In this context, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of Freedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose contribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years of Ottoman rule.The Revolution of 1821 was not only... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-guangzhou/news/message-by-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-constantine-an-tassoulas-to-the-greek-diaspora-on-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-of-independence.html Dear Compatriots,It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness.In this context, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of Freedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose contribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years of Ottoman rule.The Revolution of 1821 was not only... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/the-embassy/news/message-by-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-constantine-an-tassoulas-to-the-greek-diaspora-on-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-of-independence.html Dear Compatriots,It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness.In this context, our thoughts turn not only to the fighters who raised the banner of Freedom on our ancestral soil, but also to the Greeks of the Diaspora, whose contribution was pivotal to the rebirth of the Nation after more than 400 years of Ottoman rule.The Revolution of 1821 was not only... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/geniko-proxeneio-hongkong/news/menuma-tou-proedrou-tes-demokratias-konstantinou-an-tasoula-pros-tous-apodemous-ellenes-gia-ten-epeteio-tes-ethnikes-eortes-tes-25es-martiou.html Αγαπητές και αγαπητοί συμπατριώτες, Με ιδιαίτερη συγκίνηση τιμούμε και φέτος την επέτειο της Εθνικής Παλιγγενεσίας, ενός καθοριστικού ιστορικού σταθμού που οδήγησε στη δημιουργία του σύγχρονου ελληνικού κράτους και σφράγισε την πορεία του απανταχού Ελληνισμού, χαλυβδώνοντας την εθνική του συνείδηση. Στο πνεύμα αυτό, η σκέψη μας δεν στρέφεται μόνο στους αγωνιστές που ύψωσαν στην πατρώα γη το λάβαρο της Ελευθερίας, αλλά και στους Έλληνες της Διασποράς, των οποίων η συμβολή υπήρξε καθοριστική για την αναγέννηση του Έθνους, μετά από 400 και πλέον χρόνια οθωμανικού ζυγού. Η Επανάσταση του 1821 δεν ήταν μόνο ένας ένδοξος ένοπλος αγώνας, αλλά και... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-guangzhou/news/reopening-of-the-greek-visa-application-centers.html The Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou informs Chinese citizens and foreign nationals in China residing in the provinces under our jurisdiction (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunan) that, starting from Wednesday March 4, 2026, the Greek Visa Application Centers will resume their operations. All Schengen visa applications must be submitted to the Greek Visa Application Centers in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Changsha and Kunming.The address of the Greek Visa Centers:1. Guangzhou: 7th Floor, GAL Tower, No.78 Pazhou Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province2. Shenzhen: Unit 2303, Floor 23, East Tower, C Future City, No. 9285 Binhe Avenue, Futian District,... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/the-embassy/news/important-notice-from-the-embassy-of-the-hellenic-republic-in-beijing-regarding-the-reopening-of-visa-application-centers.html Τhe Embassy of Greece in Beijing informs Chinese citizens and foreign nationals in China residing in the provinces under the Embassy's jurisdiction* that, starting from February 24th, 2026, all Schengen visa applications must be submitted to the competent Visa Application Centers (Beijing, Shenyang, Jinan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi' an), which have resumed their operations. For further information about the required documentation as well as appointments, please visit the website https://cn-gr.gvcworld.eu/cn (https://cn-gr.gvcworld.eu/cn) or email info.cngr@gvc24assist.eu.  *Area of jurisdiction: Beijing Municipality, Tianjin Municipality, Hebei Province, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Liaoning Province, Jilin Province, Heilongjiang Province, Henan Province, Chongqing Municipality, Sichuan... https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-guangzhou/news/call-for-tenders-for-call-center-electronic-equipment-and-network-cables-and-products-for-the-new-offices-of-the-consulate-general-of-greece-in-guangzhou.html Call for tenders for a call center, electronic equipment and network cables and products for the new offices of the Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou. (images/stories/guangzhou/docs/2025/Call For Tenders - Consulate of Greece in Guangzhou-Feb 2026.pdf) https://www.mfa.gr/china/en/consulate-general-guangzhou/news/notice-of-reopening.html Due to our relocation to a new office, the Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou will reopen to the public on Wednesday, 11 February  2026 at 10:00 a.m. We will start rescheduling consular appointments from Wednesday, 11 February 2026 onwards and visa appointments from the next day, Thursday, 12 February 2026 onwards. In terms of visa applicants, priority will be given to applicants who have already submitted their applications via email and their application files are complete. Visa applicants whose applications are complete will receive notification via email to schedule their appointment. The new address of the Consulate General of...