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If those willing to relocate are not offered housing in more popular areas, as these types of programs are usually designed to grow underpopulated communities, the movers may end up in a picturesque part of the world where a whole new way of life awaits them.
For example, 2.76 million were created in Tuscany (Italy). euro fund, the purpose of which is to encourage people to move to the countryside, to help repair some abandoned houses and thus revive the settlements.
Successful examples of such programs already exist – some cities in the United States managed to do that.
Albinen in Switzerland
In order to replenish the ranks of the aging population, the small village of Albinen is inviting settlers to move to the remote Alpine area. They promise to pay 25 thousand for this. francs (about 25.7 thousand euros) for an adult and 10 thousand francs (10.2 thousand euros) per child.
Albinen conceived the resettlement program in 2017. – after many young people and families left the small village. The population here has dropped to less than 300 people. There is no school, bank or post office here, only one pub left.
Businessinsider.com calls this Swiss village the quintessence of quiet living.
Those who dream of leaving the hustle and bustle of the city must meet certain requirements. Applicants must be under the age of 45, able to buy a house in the village worth more than 200,000 francs (at least 206,000 euros), and newcomers are expected to have lived in Albinene for at least 10 years and become Swiss citizens.
Those who do not survive 10 years will have to fully repay the support received from the campus.
At some point last year, Albinen received about 100 requests for the aforementioned program.
Antikythera in Greece
The Aegean island of Antikythera boasts crystal blue water, cliffs and plenty of historical charm.
The program to encourage people to move to the island was launched in 2019. According to it, families with three or more children, if they move permanently to the island, receive 500 euros per month for three years, free accommodation and free food. Preference is given to Greek families.
Local officials told Greek media that fishermen, bakers, builders and farmers are especially welcome on the remote island.
Located between Crete and mainland Greece, the island’s population has dwindled to 24 as younger residents fled in search of better economic opportunities, in 2019. reported by Yahoo Finance.
Legrad in Croatia
About 2,000 people live in the town of Legrad in northern Croatia. people. Local numbers have been declining for years.
A small community in Croatia is trying to attract more residents by selling houses for 12 euro cents. Such an opportunity for settlers appeared in 2018.
Applicants must be under the age of 45, married or in a common-law partnership, in good standing and cannot already own real estate.
in 2021 Legrad Mayor Ivan Sabolić told Reuters the city had received inquiries from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Argentina and Colombia. But due to Croatia’s complicated immigration process, the city decided to focus the program on Croatian nationals “for now,” the publication reported at the time. It’s unclear if the city has expanded the program since then.
However, the program gave results – the population increased, so a new kindergarten is being built in the settlement.
In addition to affordable housing, the city also offered additional cash assistance to new residents. in 2019 Legrad allocated 3.2 thousand to the arriving families. euros so that they can pay for the necessary repairs. It’s unclear if the town is still offering cash to pay for home repairs.
Ponga in Spain
For those who don’t have three children or tens of thousands of euros, the idyllic Spanish town of Ponga can be a good choice, writes businessinsider.com.
The town of Ponga, located in the mountains in the north of Spain, offers 2 thousand. euros for everyone who settles down and puts down roots in a town with less than 600 people.
Families with children who have moved to the town can receive up to 3 thousand. euros, and those who have a baby while living in a village can receive another 3.5 thousand. euros, Time Out reported last year. Among other things, settlers must commit to staying in Ponga for at least five years.
Sardinia in Italy
15,000 will be paid to people who want a rural lifestyle on an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. euros for home repairs.
The Sardinian authorities allocated 45 million euros, which they decided to distribute to 3 thousand settlers. In total, more than 1.6 million people live on the island of Sardinia. inhabitants, but it is hoped that the resettlers will settle in a less populated area with less than 3,000 inhabitants. population and within 18 months. become a permanent resident.
Tuscany in Italy
Last month, Tuscany launched a program that will pay people to live in rural Italy.
According to 2.76 million euro worth stimulus program as part of Italy’s efforts to stabilize its declining population. Under this program, people are offered financial support to repair old houses in a mountainous region.
Subsidies will cover 50 percent. house renovation costs in one of the 76 towns in Tuscany with less than 5 thousand inhabitants. population.
But hurry – the application deadline for the program is 2024. July 27
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