Greece Immigration News
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How much did Greek property prices actually rise in 2020?
According to data collected by credit institutions, Greek property prices increased by an average of 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, while data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) for the full year of 2020 shows that Greek property prices rose by an average of 4.2%.
Greece Expected to Open Tourism in May
Recently, Greek Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis, while participating in the annual ITB international tourism exhibition online, invited international tourists to spend their holidays in Greece this year with the promotional slogan "All you want is Greece!". He also promised that if epidemiological data permits, Greece will open its doors to tourists by May 14.
Greek Immigration Accelerated! Dedicated "Golden Visa" Service Department Established
According to the latest announcement from the Greek Migration Office, the newly established dedicated "Golden Visa" service department will officially commence operations on March 1st.
Strong New Boost for Greek Investment Immigration
Recently, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Greece officially signed an agreement. Over the next five years, the EIB will provide a total of 595 million euros in financial assistance to help Greece upgrade its infrastructure and better respond to various disasters.
Great News! Greece Expected to Open Borders Starting April 1st
According to the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the Greek government is studying plans to open its tourism industry in the spring of 2021. If Greece can successfully overcome the current wave of the pandemic, the government is willing to open its borders under certain conditions starting April 1st.
Great News for Immigrants! Greece Named an "Organic Food Paradise"
Recently, the renowned magazine Lonely Planet released its "Best in Travel 2021" list, and Greece was named the "Best Food Destination" for its famous Mediterranean diet. Lonely Planet described Greece as an "organic food paradise," noting that "Greece's organic produce markets and island seafood have inadvertently made it a world leader in sustainable food."
Renowned Media Reveals Why Immigrant Investors Choose Greece
Recently, CNN selected the top 21 travel destinations for 2021, and Greece was successfully included.
New Investment Opportunities in Greece! The Year of Greece-China Culture and Tourism Is Here
Recently, the governments of Greece and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on organizing the 2021 Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism. According to the memorandum, through the 2021 Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism, the two countries hope to further deepen their traditional relations, consolidate the friendship between their peoples, expand cooperation, and organize activities in the fields of culture and tourism.
In the Post-Pandemic Era, Greece's Property Investment Immigration Welcomes Another Major Benefit!
According to Greek media reports, the Greek Ministry of Finance has recently initiated procedures to apply for the early repayment of 3.6 billion euros in loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This amount covers the IMF loans due in 2021 and 2022. This is the second time in recent years that Greece has requested early repayment to the IMF, signaling a strong recovery of the Greek economy and a strength that cannot be ignored.
Three Reasons Why Greek Property Prices Rose Against the Trend During the Pandemic!
Affected by the 2020 pandemic, all industries have been impacted to varying degrees, yet property prices in many parts of Greece have risen against the trend.
Greece Immigration Applications Enter the 'No-Visit' Era
On December 23, 2020, the Greek government officially issued new immigration regulations: the requirement for investors to enter Greece at least once before submitting an immigration application has been abolished. This means that the Greek Permanent Residency Program has officially entered the 'no-visit' era for submitting immigration applications!
Breaking News! Greece Investment Immigration May Soon Allow Remote Processing
Another major benefit for Greek investment immigration! Following the announcement that minors can serve as primary applicants, the Greek government has recently drafted a bill to abolish the previous requirement that applicants must visit Greece at least once before applying for permanent residency. The bill is expected to be passed in the coming weeks.