Greece Immigration News
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Property Tax Reduction, Rising Rent, Increased Popularity of Immigration to Greece
Recently, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a 13% reduction in property tax for 2022. It is expected that taxpayers will officially pay taxes according to the new scheme around Easter in April this year. Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated that under this policy, 80% of the population will benefit!
A Promising Future: Greece Begins a New Chapter in Economic Recovery
In 2022, Greece embarked on a new chapter of economic recovery, increasing efforts to attract more foreign investment while continuously reforming and innovating to stabilize economic growth, with frequent positive signals in investment!
Greek Economy Poised for Strong Rebound, Sparking Investment Boom
The European Commission recently released its Winter Economic Forecast, stating that the Greek economy grew by 8.5% in 2021, higher than the previously projected 7.1%. The forecast for 2022 economic growth is 4.9%, a slight downward adjustment from the previous projection of 5.2%, with 3.5% growth expected in 2023.
2021 Annual Statistics for the Greek Golden Visa Released
Recently, according to data released by the Greek Migration Office, the cumulative number of Greek Golden Visas issued in December 2021 increased by 137, bringing the total number of approvals for the full year of 2021 to 1,035. This represents a 10.3% increase in approvals compared to 2020.
Breaking News! The 2022 Admissions Brochure for the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students Is Released
Important Reminder! Recently, according to the "2022 Admissions Brochure for the Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Universities in the People's Republic of China" released by the Guangdong Education Examination Authority, the registration period for the 2022 Joint Entrance Exam is from March 1 to March 31, 2022. Online registration will take place from March 1 to March 15, and the registration confirmation period will be from March 16 to March 31.
Three Major Advantages of Immigrating to Greece
Greece is a country with a rich historical and cultural civilization, as well as beautiful natural scenery, the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea, a pleasant climate, no industrial pollution, developed transportation, and abundant agricultural products... The locals are warm and kind, making it a world-renowned vacation destination in Europe and beyond. In recent years, Greek immigration has gradually become a favorite in European real estate immigration projects, attracting global investors.
Latest Greece Golden Visa Data Released: Issuance Continues to Rise
Recently, the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum released the Golden Visa data for November: in November, a total of 151 main applicants were approved for the Greek Golden Visa. Meanwhile, data shows that as of November 30, 2021, the number of approved Greek Golden Visa applications reached 898, with approximately 40% of these approvals occurring in October and November. It is estimated that with the addition of December's issuance figures, the total number of Golden Visas issued by Greece in 2021 may exceed 1,000.
Good News: Validity of Greek Golden Residence Permits Further Extended
Recently, according to an official announcement from the Greek government, due to the impact of the pandemic, the Greek Immigration Bureau has once again adjusted the expiration dates for residence permits. Greek blue papers and permanent residence cards are automatically extended until March 31, 2022.
Greece Extends 24% VAT Exemption Policy for New Homes Until 2024
Recently, according to reports from the Greek newspaper "Daily News", the exemption of 24% VAT for newly constructed buildings is expected to be extended for another two years until 2024.
Greece's Economic Growth Accelerates Again, Now Is the Time to Invest
As one of the world's most famous destinations for tourism, vacations, and honeymoons, Greece is known as the cradle of Western civilization and the City in the Sky. Its long history, unique Mediterranean natural scenery, pure sunshine, crystal-clear seas, and pleasant living environment are the beginning of all good living. Greece has long been favored by global investors and has captivated tourists from all over the world...
Greek Tourism Expected to See Unprecedented Boom in 2022
According to a recent report by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, Eurobank Deputy CEO Vassiliou stated that next year will be an "explosive year" for Greek tourism, with demand expected to reach its highest level in the past 20 years.
Greek Property Prices Show Strong Growth, Rising 7.9% in the Third Quarter
According to a recent report released by the Bank of Greece, national property prices increased by 7.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2021. Specifically, the annual growth rate for new apartments (under 5 years old) was 7.6%, while the annual growth rate for older apartments (over 5 years old) was 8.2%.