Comments on: Spelling regulations the Greek way 2 http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2 Linking top Greek wine producers, wine merchants abroad, and wine consumers. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nicolas (NIKOLAOS??) http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-2664 Nicolas (NIKOLAOS??) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:40:49 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-2664 Same problem with me, after they had issued for 50 years passports with the name Nicolas (on their own initiative), now they want to change it to Nikolaos. Italian authorities where I live tell me I am not the same person for which they had issued residence permits, my house in Rome is owned by Nicolas, not Nikolaos, etc, etc. MORE: my daughters, born in Rome, were registered under my surname (as Italian law prescribes) in the masculine form. They have all their education titles, social security, etc, etc and all Greek passports so far under this surname. Now, they want to change the surname to the genitive form (eg PAPADOPOULOU rather than PAPADOPOULOS), which will work havoc with their lives. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY? ordinary madness, WE ARE AT THE MOMENT STATELESS WITHOUT PASSPORTS. Help...... Same problem with me, after they had issued for 50 years passports with the name Nicolas (on their own initiative), now they want to change it to Nikolaos. Italian authorities where I live tell me I am not the same person for which they had issued residence permits, my house in Rome is owned by Nicolas, not Nikolaos, etc, etc. MORE: my daughters, born in Rome, were registered under my surname (as Italian law prescribes) in the masculine form. They have all their education titles, social security, etc, etc and all Greek passports so far under this surname. Now, they want to change the surname to the genitive form (eg PAPADOPOULOU rather than PAPADOPOULOS), which will work havoc with their lives. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY? ordinary madness, WE ARE AT THE MOMENT STATELESS WITHOUT PASSPORTS. Help……

]]> By: george http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-2643 george Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:27:25 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-2643 Like Vasilio and Christina, in our family, the spelling of our names (last and first names) has been changed. We are planning on suing as we can see no other recourse at this point. I would recommend most of you do the same. Like Vasilio and Christina, in our family, the spelling of our names (last and first names) has been changed. We are planning on suing as we can see no other recourse at this point.

I would recommend most of you do the same.

]]> By: Christina http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-2439 Christina Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:36:14 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-2439 Hi, I just renewed my Greek passport and now have the same problem; my surname is no longer spelled as in my previous passport. I live in The Netherlands and have all my local registration papers for taxes, bank, city registration etc registered in the old spelling. Even my marriage certificate was issued in the old spelling. I would appreciate it if you could share with me in detail the information that was given to you to resolve the new Latin spelling of surnames; the provision in the law, the ministerial decree etc. Thanks in advance and best regards Christina Hi, I just renewed my Greek passport and now have the same problem; my surname is no longer spelled as in my previous passport. I live in The Netherlands and have all my local registration papers for taxes, bank, city registration etc registered in the old spelling. Even my marriage certificate was issued in the old spelling.

I would appreciate it if you could share with me in detail the information that was given to you to resolve the new Latin spelling of surnames; the provision in the law, the ministerial decree etc.

Thanks in advance and best regards
Christina

]]> By: Vasilio http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-2304 Vasilio Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:43:19 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-2304 I have the same problem . A couple of years ago, thru the mercy of a nice embassy employee, I succeeded in changing my latin name to Vasilio. Like is written in my South American Passport. This time, When I was renewing I told them If they could fix it again. They made me feel a letter(actually they did), got some copies of my id,passport. But after a month they said they couldn´t change my name. Now my name according to their system is going to be Vasileios instead of Vasilio. Which can be a problem when traveling since passport name should match ticket name. Need Help. How do I go about it? I have the same problem . A couple of years ago, thru the mercy of a nice embassy employee, I succeeded in changing my latin name to Vasilio. Like is written in my South American Passport. This time, When I was renewing I told them If they could fix it again. They made me feel a letter(actually they did), got some copies of my id,passport. But after a month they said they couldn´t change my name. Now my name according to their system is going to be Vasileios instead of Vasilio. Which can be a problem when traveling since passport name should match ticket name. Need Help. How do I go about it?

]]> By: Matthew Connaughton http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-794 Matthew Connaughton Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:59 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-794 A good end to a potentially bad-ending story. Its surprising how many people don't get the help you did simply because they don't know the language or haven't used certified translation. A good end to a potentially bad-ending story. Its surprising how many people don’t get the help you did simply because they don’t know the language or haven’t used certified translation.

]]> By: elloinos http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-788 elloinos Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:08:25 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-788 Lopi :) what can I say - "Chith" might be the perfect example of what can happen to your good name. I hope readers don't think we make this up. Lopi :) what can I say – “Chith” might be the perfect example of what can happen to your good name. I hope readers don’t think we make this up.

]]> By: lopi http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-787 lopi Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:02:36 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-787 In high-school, my english language teacher's surname - a lovely Englishman from Wales - was Heath. The authorities had translated it in greek as "Χηθ" and when he applied for his son's passport they spelled it "Chith". He fought that decision and managed to get it spelled correctly, but go figure... In high-school, my english language teacher’s surname – a lovely Englishman from Wales – was Heath. The authorities had translated it in greek as “Χηθ” and when he applied for his son’s passport they spelled it “Chith”. He fought that decision and managed to get it spelled correctly, but go figure…

]]> By: Christina http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-759 Christina Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:15:47 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-759 Impressive! Good to hear that there are some people that actually do know what the law says (which in this case makes total sense!). It is unfortunate that the people who SHOULD know and is their job, don't... Btw Markus, I want the decree, the provision, everything... :-) Impressive! Good to hear that there are some people that actually do know what the law says (which in this case makes total sense!). It is unfortunate that the people who SHOULD know and is their job, don’t…
Btw Markus, I want the decree, the provision, everything… :-)

]]> By: kat http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-745 kat Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:12:53 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-745 You should ask him if his name is Dionysus, Dionysios, Ntionisios or Dio. ;) But I am very impressed he read your blog and offered you the documentation. I have a name with a W and a G; I won't tell the story as it does not have a happy ending and leaves me with passports and papers with all sorts of spellings that aren't my name. You should ask him if his name is Dionysus, Dionysios, Ntionisios or Dio. ;)

But I am very impressed he read your blog and offered you the documentation. I have a name with a W and a G; I won’t tell the story as it does not have a happy ending and leaves me with passports and papers with all sorts of spellings that aren’t my name.

]]> By: Only in Greece - Lost in translation | ELLOINOS http://www.elloinos.com/only-in-greece/spelling-regulations-the-greek-way-2#comment-743 Only in Greece - Lost in translation | ELLOINOS Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:36:15 +0000 http://www.elloinos.com/?p=1042#comment-743 [...] surprising update can be found here. Tags: Greece, Greeks, Life in [...] [...] surprising update can be found here. Tags: Greece, Greeks, Life in [...]

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