Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis message on World Greek Language Day (09.02.2026)
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the unanimous decision by UNESCO to proclaim February 9th as World Greek Language Day (Uzbekistan, 12.11.2025)
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (24.10.2025)
Greece hosted an event on “Ensuring freedom of navigation: Maritime security and coordinated actions” on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly
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...
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...
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...
Коммерческое предложение по погрузке и вывозу снега с территорий Посольства Греции в Москве (Леонтьевский пер., д. 4 и ул. Спиридоновка, д. 14).
Приглашение заинтересованных лиц для трудоустройства по контракту для работы в визовом отделе
Приглашение к подаче коммерческого предложения на поставку электронногооборудования для нужд Консульского отдела Посольства Греции в Москве
Дорогие соотечественники, С чувством глубокого волнения мы отмечаем и в этом году годовщину Дня Национального Возрождения - историческое событие, которое является судьбоносной вехой для прошлого,...
Дорогие соотечественники, С чувством глубокого волнения мы отмечаем и в этом году годовщину Дня Национального Возрождения - историческое событие, которое является судьбоносной вехой для прошлого,...
The Hellenic Republic has fulfilled its duty. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more than 2,000 Greek citizens have been safely repatriated from the war zone. From a zone that included more than seven countries in an extremely difficult period, perhaps the most difficult since World War...
G. GERAPETRITIS: It is a great pleasure and honor to meet today in Berlin with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Wadephul. Greek-German relations are currently at a highly satisfactory level. My German counterpart and I meet frequently in Brussels in the context of...
The Foreign Affairs Council convenes today amid an escalating crisis in the wider Middle East. Greece has, as a matter of principle, supported the universal application of International Law, respect for the rights of civilians and, of course, a return to diplomacy rather than war. In particular, with regard to...
JOURNALIST: Good evening from us too. We would like to thank the General Secretariat of the Government for the invitation. It is a pleasure today to speak with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a time when, Minister, your role and your position are at the forefront of the news,...
Цифры и факты
The agricultural sector in Greece remains a very important sector of economic activity and employment for Greece. The primary sector employs 12.6% of total labour force in Greece, amounting to some 500,000 people (2011). Agriculture contributes roughly 4% of GDP. Exports of agricultural products account for one third of total exports in Greece. Main categories of exported products are fruits, vegetables and olive oil while main imports include meat and dairy products.
Organic farming has grown dramatically over the last years constituting an important priority in the sustainable development of the sector in Greece.
Overall, the food and drinks industry is a vital component of the economy, since it has become a dynamic, competitive and export-oriented sector.
Invest in Greece: Food & Beverage
Did you know:
- Agriculture contributes 4% of the national GDP, almost the double of the European average.
- Approximately 70% of the Greek land cannot be cultivated because of poor soil or because it is covered by forests.
- Greece adopted a system of farming cooperatives as early as 1915.
- According to a survey conducted by the Panhellenic Exporters Association and the Exports Research Centre (KEEM), Greece is the number one supplier of 35 farm products exported to 14 countries.
- Between 2000 and 2007 organic farming in Greece increased by 885%, the highest change percentage in the EU.



















