Embassy of Greece, London
| Embassy of Greece in London | |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′19.8″N 0°12′16.2″W / 51.505500°N 0.204500°WCoordinates: 51°30′19.8″N 0°12′16.2″W / 51.505500°N 0.204500°W |
| Location | Holland Park, London |
| Address | 1A Holland Park, London, W11 3TP |
| Ambassador | Konstantinos Bikas |
The Embassy of Greece in London is the diplomatic mission of Greece in the United Kingdom.[1]
A Greek embassy in London was established shortly after Greek independence in 1828 and was formerly located at 51 Upper Brook Street in Mayfair.[2] In 1975 the embassy moved to its current location, with the Mayfair building remaining as the Greek Ambassador's Residence.[3]
In 1999 Kurdish protesters temporarily occupied the embassy in protest at the role of Greece in the capture of Kurdistan Workers' Party leader Abdullah Öcalan in Kenya.[4]
Greece also maintains a National Tourism Organisation Office at 4 Conduit Street, Mayfair.[5]
Gallery
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Plaque outside the embassy in English and Greek depicting the Coat of arms of Greece
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The embassy
References
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013.
- ↑ "Embassy of Greece in London History Mission's History". 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Embassy of Greece in London History Mission's History". 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Kurdish protestors leave Greek Embassy in London". RTÉ News. 27 February 1999.
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013.
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