Greek Ombudsman condemns discrimination against Israelis

The Greek Ombudsman has expressed strong concern regarding repeated reports of Israeli citizens being denied services in Greece due to their nationality or ethnic origin. The Ombudsman emphasized that such actions violate the principle of equal treatment, which is protected under both national and European Union law.

The statement clarifies that citing political, ideological, or other personal beliefs does not exempt individuals or businesses from the legal obligation to comply with anti-discrimination laws during the provision of goods and services. Under Greek law, violating the prohibition of discriminatory treatment can result in both imprisonment and monetary fines. The Ombudsman has called upon the relevant authorities to ensure the law is enforced and to investigate all related complaints.