From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.travel
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Greece
Date: 14 Oct 1992 07:22:59 -0500
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Greece
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Greece - Consular Information Sheet
 October 7, 1992

Embassy and Consulate Locations:  The U.S. Embassy in Athens is 
located at 91 Vasilissis Sophias Boulevard; telephone (30) (1) 
721-2951.  There is also a consulate in Thessaloniki at 59 Leoforos 
Nikis; telephone (30) (31) 266-121.

Country Description: Greece is a developed and stable democracy 
with a modern economy.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A visa is not required for tourist or business 
stays up to three months.  An AIDS test is required for performing 
artists and students on Greek scholarships; U.S. test results are 
not accepted.  For further information concerning entry requirements 
to Greece, travelers can contact the Embassy of Greece at 2221 
Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008, tel: (202) 
939-5800, or the nearest Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston, 
Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, New York, or San Francisco.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are available.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental medical 
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.  
Further information on health matters can be obtained from the 
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline on 
(404) 332-4559.

Crime Information: Greece has a low rate of crime, but some 
pickpocketing, purse-snatching, and luggage theft does occur in 
Greece at popular tourist areas.  The Department of State's pamphlet 
"A Safe Trip Abroad" is available from the Superintendent of 
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.  
It provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting 
personal security while traveling abroad.

Terrorist Activities: Civil disorder is rare.  However, there are 
several active terrorist groups, including the "17 November" 
organization, which at times has targeted U.S. government and U.S. 
commercial interests.  Between 1975 and 1991, "17 November" 
assassinated four Americans assigned to U.S. diplomatic or military 
installations in Greece.  Terrorists in Greece have seldom targeted 
tourists.

Drug Penalties:  Penalties for possession, use, and trafficking in 
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail 
sentences and fines.  Arrestees may spend up to 18 months in 
pretrial confinement.

Dual Nationality:  U.S. citizens who are also considered to be 
Greek citizens could be subject to compulsory military service and 
other aspects of Greek law while in Greece.  Those who may by 
affected can inquire at a Greek Embassy or consulate to determine 
status.  In some instances, dual nationality may hamper U.S. 
government efforts to provide protection abroad.

Registration:  Americans who register in the Consular Section of 
the Embassy or Consulate can obtain updated information on travel 
and security within the country.

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