8 European cities ready to pay thousands of euros for your relocation
What 8 cities in Europe you can move to and get compensation (photo: Getty Images)
Have you ever dreamed of moving to a sunny corner of Europe? It turns out that there are cities that are ready not only to welcome you but even pay for your move. They offer foreigners monetary compensation and incentives to attract new residents.
1. Calabria, Italy: 28,000 euros for moving
Sunny Italy has always been a popular destination for emigration, and Calabria is no exception. It is one of the most picturesque regions of the country, famous for its natural beauty, quiet beaches, and impressive mountains.
Calabria offers foreigners significant compensation: up to 28,000 euros to cover relocation and settlement costs. The deal is available to those who are under 40, find a job in Calabria, and are ready to arrive within 90 days of being accepted into the program.
Italian municipalities are now trying to revitalize local communities suffering from an aging population and emigration and are looking for new residents from abroad, especially young people and professionals.
2. Campobasso, Italy: 2,000 euros
Campobasso, in southeastern Italy, also offers financial incentives for new residents.
If you are ready to move to this city that has rich traditions and history, you can get up to 2,000 euros. The money covers settlement costs and helps with adaptation.
The city actively encourages young people and families by offering a comfortable life in a picturesque, peaceful environment, far from bustling megacities.
3. Turin, Italy: 4,000 euros for a fresh start
The Italian city of Turin, historically famous for its architectural heritage and cultural significance, also has a unique offer for new residents.
The authorities are ready to provide up to 4,000 euros to those who decide to settle in Turin. This can be a profitable option for those looking for a dynamic business or career environment.
4. Sardinia, Italy: 15,000 euros
Tourist Sardinia also wants to attract new residents to rural towns. People who buy or renovate a house on an island with a population of less than 3000 inhabitants will receive a reward of 15,000 euros.
You will also need to become a permanent resident of Sardinia within 18 months of purchasing the property.
5. Puglia, Italy: 30,000 euros
If you move to the Italian region of Puglia with your family and buy real estate, the region will pay 30,000 euros. If a young family arrives and gives birth to a child, they will receive an additional 1000 euros.
To be eligible for this compensation, you need to buy a house and register it as your primary residence.
In summer, Puglia is hot, up to +30 degrees, even though the region is located on the coast. And in winter, the temperature rarely drops below 11 degrees.
6. Ireland: up to 84,000 euros
This country offers grants of up to 84,000 euros to those who are ready to buy and breathe new life into empty houses on picturesque islands. There are currently about 30 such islands with a total population of 3000 people.
Ireland is striving to revive these beautiful islands by attracting a young population - people who work remotely, digital nomads.
The only condition is that you have to be ready to buy and renovate a home on the island and live there for at least 10 years.
At the same time, the Irish government has promised to improve transportation, Internet coverage, and medical services as part of its investment in the development of the islands.
7. Albinen, Switzerland
The Swiss government has launched a program to attract new residents to the village of Albinen in the Swiss Alps.
Only 250 people live in Albinen, and the municipality is ready to pay families to move to resume population growth. The town is located on a mountain slope in the Valais canton.
Adults under 45 can receive up to 25,300 euros. An additional 11,500 euros for each child.
Prerequisites: residence in the village for at least 10 years. This program also allows you to go through a complex procedure for obtaining citizenship.
8. Antikythera, Greece: 500 euros per month
The authorities of the Greek island of Antikythera are offering to move to a picturesque town on an island in the Aegean Sea. Currently, only 45 permanent residents live there.
Everyone who comes to live in Antikythera is offered accommodation, food and a monthly payment of 500 euros for three years.
The island has a quiet rural life, incredibly beautiful beaches and the sea. It is located between Crete and the Peloponnese.
It can be reached by ferry from the neighboring island of Kythira or from the port of Kissamos in Crete. The island is provided with electricity and the Internet, but in winter it is a bit sad there - only one store is open.
Earlier, we wrote about which cities in Europe are most eager to see tourists.
Sources: The Local Italy, Italy24News, Rai News, Express, Metro.
