Delighted to have cheered on the Junior Dolphins team at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Otopeni, Romania! Congrats on their numerous Personal Bests and a gold medal for Ainsley Trotter. A fantastic showing in and out of the pool - well done team! Swimming Australia

La mulți ani, limba română! Today, we celebrate the Romanian language, shared by Romanians & Moldovans worldwide, including in Australia! By keeping their language alive, Romanian Australians preserve their heritage & build connections between Australia & Romania.

Delighted to have visited Ithaca - Odysseus’s homeland, but also ancestral home for many Greek-Australians. A huge thank you to the Ithacans for their warm welcome and their passion for keeping the deep ties with Australia alive across generations.

We are hiring! We are looking for a Security and IT Manager at the Australian Embassy in Athens. Deadline to apply📅: 23 September 2025 For details 👇 amrislive.com/wizards_v2/ahc…

Our Partying Safely Hub is live! There are resources for parents and educators about alcohol safety, methanol poisoning, and more. Check out the information, watch the videos, and start a conversation about partying safety overseas. smartraveller.gov.au/partying-safel…

Fired up the barbie to wish Panathinaikos BC well before they head to Australia for the landmark 7th Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament! Some fine Aussie beef, great company and a great way to celebrate the strong friendship between Australia & Greece. Good luck down under, PAO! ☘️🌏🇦🇺🇬🇷

Australia and Greece have much to share, bound by history and strong people-to-people links. Hear from Alison Duncan, Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, about how the Greek diaspora has shaped the relationship and opened doors.

Yesterday, we farewelled our wonderful Consul, Julia Postle, after 3 years of dedicated service. Julia was a key member of our team & a unifying force bringing people together. I wish her & her family all the best back in Canberra & warmly welcome our new Consul, Widad Zouiten!

Thrilled to see Fintan Magee, one of Australia's most celebrated public artists, in Patras! Hosted by leading street art festival Artwalk, Magee is turning the wall at 24 Tritou Orivatikou Str into a canvas. This will be the fourth large-scale mural by an Aussie artist in Greece!

Humanitarian workers save lives. Their work should never cost them their own. More than 100 countries have joined the Australian-led Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. Together, we commit to practical action to protect aid workers in conflict zones.

At #UNGA80 Australia is leading global action to keep humanitarian workers safe through the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. Through this Declaration, we honour Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, whose brother attended today’s signing.

Happy Independence Day, Bulgaria! Today we join Bulgarians in celebrating their proud history, vibrant culture & remarkable achievements. We also take this opportunity to recognise the wonderful contributions of Australians of Bulgarian heritage to Australia's society!

Great to have Prime Ministers Albanese and Mitsotakis standing side by side at the UN in New York to highlight the need to protect children online. A critical issue on which we’re proud to show leadership 🇦🇺🇬🇷

On 1 October 2025, a nationwide general strike has been announced. Expect major disruptions: ✈️ Air traffic control 🚢 Ships & ferries (will remain docked) 🚖 Taxis & public transport in Athens ⚠️Stay informed – monitor media updates regularly. news.gtp.gr/2025/09/29/gre…

Fantastic to be at the game tonight! Congratulations Panathinaikos BC on a great win!

In 1835, Katherine Plessou-Crummer became the first Greek woman to settle in Australia. Her legacy lives on in Fotini Papamitriou’s novel Η πρώτη έποικος. Delighted to host its launch celebrating female empowerment, resilience & the deep, enduring ties between Australia & Greece.

⚠️The new digital European Entry/Exit System (EES) starts on 12 October 2025 for all non-EU nationals, including Aussies, travelling in or out of the Schengen Area. This will also affect Aussies who are already in Europe. More info: smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/…

Morning walk, Athens

⚠️ On 14 October 2025, a general strike has been announced in Greece. Expect disruptions: ⚫️ Public transport ⚫️ Ferry & cruise operations in Attica Stay in touch with your airline or travel agent for updates. Monitor local media. news.gtp.gr/2025/10/10/gre…