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In a move designed to address soaring housing costs and limited availability, Spain has announced a groundbreaking policy: a 100% tax on property purchases by individuals from outside the European Union.

Greece is emerging as a top global investment destination at Capital Link’s 2024 Forum in New York City. This premier event highlights Greece’s economic revival, new Investment Grade Rating, and lucrative opportunities across sectors like energy, real estate, and innovation. Join global leaders, investors, and officials for insightful discussions and unmatched networking on December 9, 2024.

Thessaloniki’s Metro is finally set to launch on November 30, 2024, after decades of anticipation. This highly advanced and eco-friendly transit system is poised to transform how people move around Greece’s second-largest city. Whether you’re an expat living in Thessaloniki or planning to visit, this guide provides everything you need to know about the Metro, from its route, ticket prices, and stations to its historical and cultural significance.

Greece's newest Golden Visa grants you residency in Greece if you invest in a Greek startup. Under the new initiative, third-country nationals can apply for a five-year residence permit with a €250,000 investment in a Greek startup. This new Golden Visa was just announced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, and he plans to start accepting applications in January, 2025.

The countdown has begun! After an extensive journey spanning almost two decades, Greece’s authorities have confirmed that Thessaloniki’s primary metro line will officially launch on November 30, 2024. Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras, recently highlighted the milestone by noting, “Eighteen full years after the signing of the basic contract for the project on April 26, 2006, Thessaloniki will have a metro.”

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Have a sneak peek inside Leisure Gates Villas in Chalkidiki, an exceptional villa development by Elxis -At Home in Greece and the Urban Soul Project architecture studio, that has just been completed. Get ready to be inspired by these stunning homes that blend luxury and comfort, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Greece.

Greece’s newest safety phone app will go live on June 10th and will be primarily used by tourists. The app is called “mAiGreece,” and it is a digital travel assistant. The app is part of an initiative by the Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, and the Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou.


As the name suggests, it is based on AI and can be used in 31 languages. What exactly does this mean in practice?