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51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in Greece

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in Greece? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020countlessu0020islesu0020scatteredu0020throughoutu0020theu0020Aegeanu0020andu0020Ionianu0020Seas?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Greece or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺGreece offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in Greece, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.

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Rajat Bhatnagar

Rajat Bhatnagar

It is really good to speak and hear Hindi from time to time. With 51ԹϺI got to know compatriots in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Amelie Barreau

Amelie Barreau

51ԹϺmembers are really helpful and provided us with valuable tips about the international schools in Athens.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Americans at our events in Greece

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra
El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra
On Sunday, 21 December at 12:00 noon, the intercultural El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra comes to the Acropolis Museum for a festive performance. Young musicians from 40 different countries will present, under the musical direction of Kyriaki Kountouri, a diverse repertoire that blends classical wo
On Sunday, 21 December at 12:00 noon, the intercultural El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra comes to the Acropolis Museum for a festive performance. Young musicians from 40 different countries will present, under the musical direction of Kyriaki Kountouri, a diverse repertoire that blends classical wo
💥 Christmas Dinner and Drinks!
💥 Christmas Dinner and Drinks!
Christmas Eve is coming and it's time to celebrate with gourmet food, drinks and dancing in one of the best places of Athens! The view is amazing, the cook is a genius and so is the DJ! This is going to be a lifetime experience! The cost of participation without food is 16 euros and includes the co
Christmas Eve is coming and it's time to celebrate with gourmet food, drinks and dancing in one of the best places of Athens! The view is amazing, the cook is a genius and so is the DJ! This is going to be a lifetime experience! The cost of participation without food is 16 euros and includes the co
An Athens Xmas Day Snack, Stroll and Lights Viewing
An Athens Xmas Day Snack, Stroll and Lights Viewing
Lets take a stroll along some Athens streets on xMas day, enjoy the city on the least crowded day of the year. We can start at Syntagma Square, check out the xMas Tree out there, then stroll along, enjoy the slow pace, check out the lights, grab a coffee, snack and enjoy. On the day of the event,
Lets take a stroll along some Athens streets on xMas day, enjoy the city on the least crowded day of the year. We can start at Syntagma Square, check out the xMas Tree out there, then stroll along, enjoy the slow pace, check out the lights, grab a coffee, snack and enjoy. On the day of the event,
51ԹϺPre-New Year's Eve Festive Event
51ԹϺPre-New Year's Eve Festive Event
Dear Internations Members, You are warmly invited to join us for a Pre-New Year's Eve event. Let's get together before the big night to celebrate, share good company and welcome the new year with joy and sparkle. Expect great music, festive drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Feel free to bring your h
Dear Internations Members, You are warmly invited to join us for a Pre-New Year's Eve event. Let's get together before the big night to celebrate, share good company and welcome the new year with joy and sparkle. Expect great music, festive drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Feel free to bring your h

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Athens Community Group
Athens Community Group
Thessaloniki Community Group
Thessaloniki Community Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Greece from American Expats

Of course, expat living in Greece is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Greek way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Greece, residing in Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Athens or Americans in Thessaloniki.

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in Greece.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Greece Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffedu0020turkey in Thessaloniki.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Greece to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From theu0020countlessu0020islesu0020scatteredu0020throughoutu0020theu0020Aegeanu0020andu0020Ionianu0020Seas to theu0020mountainousu0020mainland, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Greece.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Greece

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Greece. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Greek moussaka, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Athens’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see theu0020picturesqueu0020Peloponnese as well as other beautiful landmarks in Greece.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Greece!

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