MAE on incidents in Greece: No Romanians Reported Among Those Affected

On Friday, September 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Greek authorities had not notified the Embassy of Romania in Athens of any Romanian citizens among those affected by two incidents in Greece: the collapse of a building in central Athens and a fire that broke out aboard a ferry off the island of Mykonos.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs took action through the Embassy of Romania in Athens and requested official information from the local authorities. So far, the diplomatic mission has also received no requests for consular assistance in connection with these events.

The explosion in Athens led to the collapse of a residential building in a busy tourist area and injured three people. The incident caused damage to homes, shops, and cars in a historic neighborhood. Meanwhile, a fire broke out on the deck of a vehicle transport ferry near the island of Mykonos.

The Embassy of Romania remains in contact with the Greek authorities and is prepared to provide consular support if necessary. Romanian citizens may request assistance at +30 210 6728875 and +30 210 6728879, while emergencies may be reported by calling +30 6978996222.