Articles by Julia Naymushina
Housing prices in Athens are rising faster than in other European cities
Athens has become one of the most popular housing markets in Europe. Prices for apartments in the Greek capital are now higher than in wealthier European cities, and luxury developments are being built up along the coastline.
Greece issued more than 1,600 digital nomad visas in the first year after launch
Last year Greece officially launched its visa for digital nomads. To obtain such a visa, a standard package of documents must be submitted, including a contract confirming remote work, as well as a certificate confirming a monthly income of at least 3,500 euro.
Rents in Italy rose by 13% in the third quarter of 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, the average cost of long-term rentals of apartments and houses in Italy rose by 13.1% compared to the same period last year, according to the Spanish portal Idealista.
Barcelona, Dubai and Madrid in the top 10 cities of global ranking for remote workers
According to a study by Berlin-based recruitment platform WorkMotion, Barcelona topped the list of 85 cities as the best city for remote professionals. Dubai ranked second, ahead of Prague and Madrid (third and fourth place, respectively).
Record tourism year in Athens: airport passenger traffic increased by 25% in 2023
According to major Greek news portal Kathimerini, the city recorded its highest ever tourist arrivals.
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Greece launches VAT for short-term rental managers
According to the Greek news portal Greek City Times, individuals with 3 or more properties for short-term rentals will pay 13% VAT from 1 January 2024. Such properties include accommodation on the Airbnb platform.
Greek residence permit by marriage in 2024
In recent years, Greece has become a popular European destination, attracting a diverse group of visitors from all over the world. This influx has led to an increase in the number of international marriages between Greeks and foreigners.
Northern Cyprus: property sales to foreign nationals increase
Some 7,000 permits have been granted to foreign investors to purchase property in northern Cyprus since the beginning of 2021. According to data published by the official Turkish Cypriot newspaper, 1,179 permits were issued in 2021, rising to 2,810 in 2022. This year, almost 3,000 permits have been issued in the period between January and August.
Barcelona: the best city to combine work and life
IWG surveyed over a thousand freelance professionals and found that more than half (57%) had extended their holidays in the past year by working remotely abroad.
The number of applications for residence permits in Greece tripled in 2023
From January to July 2023, Greek authorities received an average of 692 applications per month which is three times more than in the same period in 2022.
Germany: new law on skilled workers will come into force in March 2024
The new German law aimed at attracting non-EU skilled workers will come into force from 1 March 2024. This was announced by a spokesman for the German Ministry of the Interior.
Cyprus: airport passenger traffic reaches nearly 5 million tourists — more than pre-pandemic period figures
In the six months, from January to June 2023, the number of passengers using Larnaca and Paphos airports on the island of Cyprus exceeded 4.8 million, which is 3% more than in the pre-pandemic period in 2019.
Indonesia launches “golden visas” and benefits for foreign tourists and investors
After restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted, tourist arrivals are starting to pick up on the island of Bali.
Data for May 2023: demand and prices moving up again on Dubai's off-plan property market
According to statistics for May 2023, Tranio experts' previous opinions are confirmed: as Ramadan ends, demand and prices in real estate are moving up again.
German government launches bill updating citizenship rules
Germany's interior ministry has revealed a bill aimed at simplifying the citizenship process, as the country seeks to boost migration and help expand the labour market of Europe's biggest economy.