Relocation Allowance: Who can receive up to 10,000 euros
The article discusses a new relocation allowance program in Greece aimed at encouraging settlement in remote and rural areas, allowing citizens to receive financial support of up to 10,000 euros.
The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family has initiated a relocation allowance program offering up to 10,000 euros for citizens who move to enhance the local community and repopulate areas that are either mountainous, remote, or border regions. The aim of this program is to stimulate these areas economically and socially, addressing the challenges of depopulation and demographic decline.
Initially launched as a pilot project in the Evros region, the program is now expanding to include other regions such as Kastoria, Florina, Kilkis, Serres, Pella, and Drama. The targeted municipalities within Evros include specific districts of Soufli, Didymoteicho, and Orestiada, which have been heavily affected by demographic shrinkage. By providing financial incentives for relocation, the Greek government aims to not only revitalize these communities but also ensure their sustainability in the long term.
As the program evolves, it highlights the government's commitment to regional development and demographic rejuvenation, especially in areas facing significant population decline. This initiative could attract individuals and families to relocate, tackling both economic and social challenges that have plagued these regions for years, and fostering a more balanced demographic distribution across Greece.