Articles by Julia Naymushina
Hungary Golden Visa Program — Residence Permit by Investment in 2024
In the beginning of 2024, Hungary reintroduced the Golden Visa programme for investors. This scheme is explicitly designed for nationals from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Turkey's housing market in February 2024: sales up 17.3%
The number of residential properties sold nationwide rose by 17.3% in February 2024 compared to the same month last year, reaching 93,902 objects.
Bank of Greece: How housing prices in Greece have changed in 2023
The Bank of Greece has published a new report on house prices, presenting statistics on annual and quarterly increases in nominal prices and their comparison by region.
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Portuguese government changes citizenship requirements for descendants of Sephardic Jews
From 1 April 2024, Portugal will introduce new conditions for Sephardic Jews participating in the citizenship programme, including a requirement to reside in the country for 3 years before applying for citizenship. The programme will end on 31 December 2024.
Greece expected to set different minimum thresholds for the golden visa programme depending on locations
The new changes are expected to be finalised within a week and will take several months to implement, as was the case last year.
Property prices in Indonesia on the rise
According to the latest data from Bank Indonesia's Property Price Index (IHPR), prices of new buildings have been rising steadily.
Property market statistics in Turkey: strong domestic demand provided a new round of sales growth in December 2023
In December 2023 the foreign demand for property in Turkey continued to decline compared to the previous year's peak.
Dubai and Bali became Tripadvisor's top tourist destinations
Having topped the Tripadvisor rankings for the third consecutive year, Dubai has established itself as a popular holiday destination for travellers around the world by the beginning of 2024.
Henley & Partners revealed the world's strongest passports in 2024
Henley & Partners updated the World Passport Index by the beginning of Q1 2024, drawing on insights from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Hungary introduces new Golden visa programme
Hungary has approved the investor visa for the purchase of real estate under the new status of the law on mobility of third-country nationals. The duration of the residence permit under the new programme is a maximum of 10 years and it can be extended for the same maximum period.
Greece allows property purchase and Golden Visa under the old rules until 30 April 2024
This term applies to those investors who have already made a deposit of 10% or more by 31 July 2023.
Montenegro regulates the real estate market: new law on co-operation with agencies
The government of Montenegro has drafted a bill that prohibits property owners from selling and advertising without the participation of agents.
Greece to provide Turkish citizens with simplified visas to visit islands in the Aegean Sea.
The Greek government has confirmed that the European Union has already approved the programme. This was announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Spain and UAE in TOP-10 of best countries for digital nomads
According to the study of Digital Nomad Visa Index, Spain ranks first out of 38 in the list of the best countries for digital nomads.
Cyprus plans to join the Schengen area in 2024
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Combos says that Cyprus' accession to the Schengen zone and the visa-free programme are the top priorities of the Foreign Ministry for the next year.