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Essential INFOrmation for Living in Greece
 Business Services
EU Factsheet: Working in Greece
EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in Greek employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.Find out more...
Postal codes
Posting a letter in Greece? The post code numbers for all addresses that make up the towns and villages of Greece.Find out more...
Public Holidays in Greece
A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks holiday and people get the day off in Greece. With links to holidays in the UK and US.Find out more...
Starting a Business in Greece
Information on how to start a business in Greece. Details on establishing a limited liability company, a Societe Anonyme or a branch in Greece and the procedures required.Find out more...
Telephone Directories
Online phone books for Greece, the UK, the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Scandinavian countries and others of relevance to AngloINFO's users.Find out more...
Unemployment in Greece
Information for a worker in Greece who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and where to start job seeking.Find out more...
Work Permits and Job Contracts in Greece
Information on work permits and visas for EU and non-EU citizens, job contracts and working hours in Greece.Find out more...
Cars, Bikes & Driving
Buying & Selling a New or Used Car in Greece
Information on the paperwork and process involved whether buying a car from a dealership or a secondhand car through a classified advertisement. The documents required and where they must be sent.Find out more...
Driving in Greece
Motoring notes on the driving laws and you. An introduction to what you must (and must not) do when driving on Greek roads: licences, speeding, parking and alcohol intake limits.Find out more...
Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence in Greece
Information on who can drive on a foreign driver's licence, and for how long. Information on when, where and how to exchange a license.Find out more...
Greek Driving Licences
Information on driving permits in Greece: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a Greek driving test.
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Insuring a Vehicle in Greece
General information on the types of Greek vehicle insurance available: details on insuring a vehicle (options from third party to all risks) and making a claim. What the cover provides and how to insure a foreign car in Greece.Find out more...
Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Greece
The information you need if importing a new or used car or motorcycle to Greece. What documents are required and and how to get a UK or mainland EU or US car onto Greek plates.Find out more...
Road Traffic Accidents in Greece
Information on what to do when you have a road traffic accident: who to call and how to fill in the accident report document for insurance after a car crash.Find out more...
The Green Card
Also known as the International Motor Insurance Certificate, this is an internationally recognised document (in countries in which the Green Card is valid) and acts as recognisable proof of third party car insurance in case of road accident while abroad.Find out more...
Vehicle Roadworthiness in Greece
All vehicles must undergo regular inspection by official test centres. This inspection (like the MOT test) is to ensure the car is legal and roadworthy with safe emissions. Find out where and how to get a car tested.Find out more...
Community Life: Greece
Voting in Greece
If you're an EU citizen you can vote in some Greek elections. This page tells you how.Find out more...
Voting in the Australian Federal Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in the Australian Federal Election.Find out more...
Voting in the UK General Elections
Everything the expatriate UK citizen needs to know about voting in the General Elections - the key facts and contact details are all here.Find out more...
Voting in the US Federal Elections
The absentee ballot: How to register and make your vote from overseas in U.S. Federal Elections.Find out more...
Computers & Telecoms
Telephones & Internet in Greece
Essential contact information for landline telephones, mobile cellular phones and Internet connections for private, domestic or business use in Greece.Find out more...
WiFi Internet Access in Greece
How to find a public-access wireless Internet (802.11) hotspot in Greece and throughout the world.Find out more...
Education & Training
EU Factsheets: Living in Greece
Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Greece. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Greece.Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Moving to Greece
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to Greece: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.Find out more...
Schooling in Greece
The basics of the education system in Greece for children in the Greek school system. Information includes all the stages from creche to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.Find out more...
Special Needs Education in Greece
In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Greece.Find out more...
Entertainment & Arts
Television & Radio in Greece
Getting to grips with TV standards, understanding where and how to pay the radio and TV licence fees, and what's available to the TV viewer in Greece.Find out more...
Family Life & Living in Greece
Bringing up Toddlers in Greece
Everything for parents with young children living in Greece: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Living & Working in Greece
Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Greece: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Greek social security and more.Find out more...
Getting Married in Greece
Information on the Greek marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Greece. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.Find out more...
Leaving Greece and Moving On
Information on what to do when moving from Greece; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.Find out more...
Living with Teenagers in Greece
Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.Find out more...
Pregnancy & Birth: Having a Baby in Greece
The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Greece. Who to contact and what to expect from the Greek system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.Find out more...
Financial & Legal
Banking in Greece
Information on opening a Greek bank account - what documents to provide - the credit and debit cards, payment methods, cheques and more.Find out more...
Expatriate Taxation in Greece
Information for Greek resident and non-resident foreigners on taxes and paying tax in Greece. Who is liable for tax, what constitutes taxable income and deductions, and rates applied to income. Also, the tax due dates and penalties for late payments.Find out more...
Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology
Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.Find out more...
The AFM Number (Tax Identification Number) in Greece
Information on the Greek tax identification number (AFM) required for buying property, connecting utilities, opening bank accounts and many other everyday transactions in Greece. How to apply for one and where to apply.Find out more...
Wills & Inheritance in Greece
Key information to understand the various types of Greek will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Greece.Find out more...
Food & Drink
Foods of Greece
Understanding the Greek cuisine. Find out about the history of Greek cuisine, the regional specialities to be found throughout the country; mezedes, moussaka, kleftiko and tzatziki, and information about food etiquette and eating out in Greece.Find out more...
Health, Fitness & Beauty
E112 Form: Obtaining Medical Treatment in Other EU Countries
Information on the E112 form for EU residents seeking medical treatment in another EU country. Where to obtain the form, when it's required, how it's different from a European Health Insurance Card and what kind of care is covered.Find out more...
EU Factsheets: Social Security in Greece
EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances for the Greek employee. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.Find out more...
Medical Terminology Glossary
Needing a doctor? Got an ache? Here is a comprehensive list of English medical terms and descriptions, and the Greek translation for everything from parts of the body to common sicknesses, aches and ailments to help you communicate a medical problem.Find out more...
Social Security & Health Benefits in Greece
Information on the Greek national health care, with details on who benefits, where and how to register with the authorities and what contributions and benefits to expect.Find out more...
Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion in Greece
Information on who to contact and how to proceed in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. Also information on family planning clinics.Find out more...
House & Home Improvements
Conversion Tables
Imperial/American to Metric (Fahrenheit to Celsius/centigrade) conversions for length and area, air, body and oven temperatures, and US to UK to Euro clothing conversion tables.Find out more...
Electricity and Home Appliances in Greece
Information on the Greek domestic power system, wall socket plugs and voltages of household appliances.Find out more...
Moving House in Greece
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Greek move as much as possible.Find out more...
Official Translations and Certified Copies in Greece
Greek authorities may require official foreign documents to be certified or translated by a lawyer and delivered in person. Find out how to get an official translation, a certified copy or a "dilosi".Find out more...
Online Translation
Use the power of the Internet to get from Greek to English, and back again. Translate words, phrases, sentences - even entire Web pages!Find out more...
Overseas Voting: Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa
Information about casting a ballot in elections in Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Details on who is eligible, how to register and where to vote, including links to electoral commissions.Find out more...
Pet Travel and Moving with Animals to Greece
Information on the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), the European Pet Passport and travelling with your pet to or from Greece. Information includes moving pets to or from the UK and Ireland, the USA and Canada and other EU and non-EU countries.Find out more...
Services: Electricity, Gas, Water in Greece
Moving in? Information on the essential services in Greece and how to get them connected to your home or office. Who to call and what paperwork to have handy in order to get your electricity, water and gas.Find out more...
Property & Real Estate
Buying a House or Property in Greece
Greek real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in Greece you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in Greece.Find out more...
CIA Facts & Figures: Greece
The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about Greece, supplied by the CIA.Find out more...
English-Greek Property Jargon Guide
When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key Greek real estate words and phrases.Find out more...
Renting a House or Apartment in Greece
The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in Greece: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.Find out more...
Residence Permits in Greece
Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.Find out more...
Shopping & Style
Furniture, Hardware, Appliance & Office Supplies Shopping
Greek chain stores that supply the basic furniture, home furnishings (curtains, carpets, cushions) white goods and electrical appliances (fridges, stoves, kettles, washing machines and tumble dryers, dishwashers, TVs and computers) for your home.Find out more...
Lost & Stolen Credit Cards & Mobile/Cellular Phones in Greece
What to do and where to call if your credit cards or telephones are lost or stolen in Greece.Find out more...
Sport & Leisure
Daylight Savings Time
The clocks change twice a year moving from winter (standard) time to summer time and back. Find out when, and how Greece's time relates to the rest of the world.Find out more...
Death & Dying in Greece
Information on how to proceed if you need to report the death of a family member in Greece. Also information on the repatriation of remains for a burial or cremation outside Greece.Find out more...
Golf in Greece
Information for the golfer on golfing in Greece: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.Find out more...
Hunting in Greece
Information on hunting in Greece: permits, the season, restricted areas.Find out more...
Travel & Tourism
European Health Insurance Card
Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.Find out more...
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AngloINFO in Greece
AngloINFO launched its first website in Greece, AngloINFO Athens,
in 2010.
The diversity of both the local population and culture, together with the substantial size and diverse roots of the non-Greek population make for
a rich and multifaceted website, catering to all those in Athens and the surrounding area with the information needed for life in Greece, in English
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Essential INFOrmation: Greece Franchising Opportunities |
