The official language is Modern Greek (Demotiki). English, German, French or Italian is spoken especially in holiday areas.
Idioms
= Kalá ímeh Wednesday = Tetárti Monday = Deftéra Tomorrow = Ávrio No = Óhi Nine = Enyá Ninety = Enenínda Open = Aniktó Cheers! = Giamas! Restaurant = Estiatorio/ taverna Saturday = Sábato Six = Éksi Sixty = Eksínda Seven = Eftá Seventy = Evdhomínda Sunday = Kiriakí Menu = Kataloghos Do you speak German/English? = Miláte jermaniká /anglika? Toilets = Toualétes Four = Téseres /tésera Forty = Saránda Wein = Krasi How are you? = Ti kánis / ti kánete? How much is it? = Póso káni? Where is …? = Pou ine …? Ten = Dhéka Twenty = Íkosi Two = Dhío Restaurant = Estiatorio/ taverna Saturday = Sábato Six = Éksi Sixty = Eksínda Seven = Eftá Seventy = Evdhomínda Sunday = Kiriakí Menu = Kataloghos Do you speak German/English? = Miláte jermaniká /anglika? Toilets = Toualétes Four = Téseres /tésera Forty = Saránda Wein = Krasi How are you? = Ti kánis / ti kánete? How much is it? = Póso káni? Where is …? = Pou ine …? Ten = Dhéka Twenty = Íkosi Two = Dhío Restaurant = Estiatorio/ taverna Saturday = Sábato Six = Éksi Sixty = Eksínda Seven = Eftá Seventy = Evdhomínda Sunday = Kiriakí Menu = Kataloghos Do you speak German/English? = Miláte jermaniká /anglika? Toilets = Toualétes Four = Téseres /tésera Forty = Saránda Wein = Krasi How are you? = Ti kánis / ti kánete? How much is it? = Póso káni? Where is …? = Pou ine …? Ten = Dhéka Twenty = Íkosi Two = Dhío /tésera Forty = Saránda Wein = Krasi How are you? = Ti kánis / ti kánete? How much is it? = Póso káni? Where is …? = Pou ine …? Ten = Dhéka Twenty = Íkosi Two = Dhío /tésera Forty = Saránda Wein = Krasi How are you? = Ti kánis / ti kánete? How much is it? = Póso káni? Where is …? = Pou ine …? Ten = Dhéka Twenty = Íkosi Two = Dhío
The following items can be imported duty-free into Greece (when traveling from non-EU countries): Air travelers: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco; Travelers arriving by means of transport other than air: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco. Arriving passengers in all modes of transport: 1 liter of spirits with an alcohol content exceeding 22% or 2 liters of spirits with an alcohol content of 22% or less or sparkling wine; 4 liters of table wine; 16 liters of beer. Gifts/other goods up to a total value of €430 (air and sea travel) or €300 (travel by train/car); Children under 15 generally 150 € (all means of transport). Personal items up to a value of €700. Alcohol and tobacco products may only be imported by persons over the age of 17.
Import regulations
Travelers who bring meat and milk products, among other things, into the EU from outside the European Union must declare them. The regulation does not apply to the import of animal products from EU countries, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. Anyone who does not register these products must expect fines or criminal prosecution. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Imports
Weapons (including self-defense sprays) and ammunition, drugs (even in small quantities) and plants with soil. There is a general ban on imports of live poultry, meat and meat products from third countries (with the exception of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland).
Prohibited Exports
It is forbidden to export antiquities from Greece without the express permission of the Athens Archaeological Society. Stones from archaeological sites may also not be exported. There is also an export ban for drugs (even in small quantities) and weapons. Violators face high penalties.
Import/Export to the EU
The movement of goods within the EU is unrestricted for travelers as long as the goods are for personal use and not for resale. In addition, the goods must not have been purchased in duty-free shops. Travelers may be asked to provide proof of their own personal needs. Member States have the right to levy excise duty on spirit drinks or tobacco products if these products are not intended for personal use. The following maximum quantities apply as personal requirements: 800 cigarettes (persons aged 17 and over); 400 cigarillos (over 17s); 200 cigars (over 17s); 1 kg of tobacco (persons aged 17 and over); 10 liters of high-proof alcoholic beverages (persons aged 17 and over); 20 liters of fortified wine (such as port or sherry) (over 17s); 90 liters of wine (of which a maximum of 60 liters of sparkling wine) (persons aged 17 and over); 110 liters of beer (over 17s); Perfumes are unlimited when entering Greece; Medicines: Amount corresponding to personal needs during the trip. Other goods: The movement of goods within the EU is unrestricted for travelers. However, this does not apply to gold alloys and gold plating in the unprocessed state or as a semi-finished product and fuel. Fuel may only be imported from an EC member state exempt from mineral oil tax if it is in the vehicle’s tank or in a spare container that is carried along. A fuel quantity of up to 10 liters in the reserve tank is not objected to. If additional quantities of these goods are carried, e.g. For example, a wedding is an event that could justify a bulk purchase. Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.)
EU
Duty-free sales at airports and seaports have been abolished for travel within the EU. Only travelers leaving the EU can shop cheaply in duty-free shops. When importing goods into an EU country that were bought in duty-free shops in another EU country, the same travel allowances and allowances apply as when entering from non-EU countries. More information is available from Greek Customs.
Contact addresses
Greek Embassy
Consulates General in Geneva and Zurich. Consulate in Lugano.
Consular department of the embassy
Favoritenstr. 7 / Top 5 (side wing on the right upper floor)
Vienna
Austria
+43 (1) 512 71 48
http://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/de/austria.html
http://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/de/ austria.html
Public: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Greek Embassy
Honorary Consulate General in Salzburg (no authorization for visas).
Argentinierstrasse 14
Vienna
Austria
+43 (1) 506 15.
http://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/de/austria.html
http://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/de/austria.html
Mon-Fri 09.00-16.30.
Consular Section of the Embassy
Mohrenstraße 17
Berlin
Germany
+49 (30) 21 37 03 34.
http://www.mfa.gr/germany/de/
http://www.mfa.gr/germany/de/
Suit and tie or costume. Appointments must be made in advance and confirmed the previous day of the week. Punctuality is appreciated, but not always maintained. In addition to Greek, many business people also speak French, English or German.
Opening hours
Business hours: Mon-Fri 08.30-17.00.
Business contacts
Communication
Phone
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the country code is 0030. Inexpensive national and international calls can be made from the few and far between public telephones, which are mostly found in central places. Telephone cards are available at kiosks and in shops. Telephone cards can be used on all push-button telephones. Internet cafes are also cheaper and more convenient to use than a phone booth on a noisy street corner. There is a Tourist Police (multilingual) at 4 Dragatsaniou Street in Athens, Tel: (0210) 322 22 30.
Mobile phone
GSM 900 and 1800. Mobile phone companies include Cosmote, Vodafone and Wind. The reception and transmission range is good around the larger cities on the mainland and also on most islands. Cosmote also offers the best coverage in the more remote areas. International roaming contracts exist. Roaming abroad can be used within the EU at the regular home tariff of the respective provider.
Internet
In Greece, in the larger cities and tourist areas, there is free access to the Internet via Wi-Fi in hotels, cafes, restaurants, shopping malls and other public places. Internet cafés are common in the larger cities and on all tourist islands (e.g. Crete, Kos, Mykonos, Paxos, Rhodes and Skiathos), but smaller towns also usually have internet cafés. The main providers are Vodafone, Wind and Cosmote. Mobile surfing on the Internet is also made possible, among other things, by the Goodspeed Wi-Fi hotspots, which are subject to a charge. The Greek government is in the process of implementing a nationwide, free Wi-Fi network.
Post office
Almost all post offices accept poste restante items. Athens post offices generally require advance notice, the only exception being the main post office at 180 Eolou Street. Passport or identity card must be presented when collecting mail. Post office opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-14.00 and Sat 08.00-13.30. Post boxes are yellow and stamps are available from the stamp machines located outside each post office and at kiosks.
Radio
Numerous German-speaking radio stations such as Deutschlandfunk can be received via Astra satellites or via the Internet in Greece.
