Athens - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
Very large, felt generally good because you could always get out and do what you want. Not a particularly cohesive Embassy community, but that makes sense for the type of post and geographical location, you didn't need the Embassy for making friends. - Oct 2023
Lots of Americans and Greek Americans around. - Jan 2023
Low, as housing seems to be a constant frustration. In my opinion, you refill the serotonin traveling then you spend the week wondering why you live this way and what you did wrong. - Mar 2022
Medium-sized community. I thought morale was good. Made some great friends there. - Jan 2020
The expat community is medium sized. Morale is generally good. - Mar 2018
Pretty large. - Feb 2018
Pretty large. Greece is a wonderful place to retire. - Oct 2017
There is a large expat community, but it doesn't always feel much like a community, as expats often are more integrated into Greek communities through marriage. There is enough to do and there are enough English-speaking Greeks that expats don't rely on expat friends as much as they may in other locations. People tend to either love it here or hate it; there are few in between. Those who love it here tend to have nice housing and love the beach and opportunities for regional travel. Those who hate it tend to have less nice housing. - Jan 2017
The economic crisis has been challenging for everyone. Greece, and Athens in particular, has a lot to offer expats - excellent healthcare, a variety of international schools, plentiful restaurants, cafes, museums, parks, and things to do and places to explore. Greece is very family friendly and Greeks make relationships - family, friend, or colleague - a priority. - Dec 2016
Large. - Sep 2013
HUGE! - Jul 2012
Huge. - Jun 2010
Large. - Jan 2009
Large. - Dec 2008
Pretty large and varied. - Jun 2008
