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InterNations - The Place for Greeks in Istanbul

Yasu to all Greeks in Istanbul! Searching for other Greeks in Istanbul? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Greeks for example, where in Istanbul can I find a Greek restaurant? Or where in Istanbul can I find some moussaka?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Istanbul community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Greek expats, coming from all corners of Greece, from Athens, Larissa, Thessaloniki, and many more.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in Istanbul

91,170
members in Istanbul
473
Greek members
95
monthly events
5,347
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Greeks at our events in Istanbul

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Greeks in Istanbul.

Taste & the City 2026 – Saturday Meetup
Taste & the City 2026 – Saturday Meetup
🍽️ Taste & The City 2026 – Saturday Meetup (16 May 2026 | 13:00–17:00) Join us on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 for a rich and multi-layered gastronomic festival where the city’s most exciting food concepts come together. Between 13:00 and 17:00, we will explore an immersive experience featuring: – A
🍽️ Taste & The City 2026 – Saturday Meetup (16 May 2026 | 13:00–17:00) Join us on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 for a rich and multi-layered gastronomic festival where the city’s most exciting food concepts come together. Between 13:00 and 17:00, we will explore an immersive experience featuring: – A
Paddle, Sea Bike, Rowing through Bosphorus – Discover Istanbul
Hello! 👋🛶🌊 The paddle activity at the Bosphorus is the most enjoyable way to explore the city and the sea! Located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Istanbul, this club offers both a sporting and nature-filled experience. It’s the perfect opportunity for those who want to spend their
Hello! 👋🛶🌊 The paddle activity at the Bosphorus is the most enjoyable way to explore the city and the sea! Located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Istanbul, this club offers both a sporting and nature-filled experience. It’s the perfect opportunity for those who want to spend their
THE MAJESTIC BRIDGE: Bosphorus Wine Night With Babazula
Dear Internations Members, Wine Group invites you to a legendary night on the Istanbul Bosphorus, where ancient roots meet modern ecstasy under the city’s iconic bridges! 🌊✨ Forget every boat party you have ever known. For this exclusive night, we are blending a refined wine culture with the psyc
Dear Internations Members, Wine Group invites you to a legendary night on the Istanbul Bosphorus, where ancient roots meet modern ecstasy under the city’s iconic bridges! 🌊✨ Forget every boat party you have ever known. For this exclusive night, we are blending a refined wine culture with the psyc
InterNations Istanbul September Newcomers' Event @NaN Şişhane
If you are new to Istanbul and/or new to InterNations, join us to mingle and meet other InterNations' members! Our Newcomers' Events are small, lovely get-togethers, especially for members new to our Istanbul community. Finding like-minded people in a new city can be quite challenging. Therefore,
If you are new to Istanbul and/or new to InterNations, join us to mingle and meet other InterNations' members! Our Newcomers' Events are small, lovely get-togethers, especially for members new to our Istanbul community. Finding like-minded people in a new city can be quite challenging. Therefore,

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Why Greek expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Greek members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Greek Expats in Istanbul Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for Greek expats in Istanbul to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Queen Of Cities" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Istanbul’s Greek expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Greeks in Istanbul.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Istanbul.

Mingle with Fellow Greeks in Istanbul at Our Events and Activities

Our Istanbul community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Istanbul’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Turkey’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Greek expats in your city and Greeks in Turkey. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Greeks living in Istanbul.

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