Greece’s tax administration, the Independent Public Revenues Authority (AADE), is set to audit taxpayers who, although they have declared their permanent residence outside Greece, live and work in the country. Most of them have chosen a country with low tax rates and at the same time avoid the presumed income …
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No primary residence is at risk of being auctioned, say servicers
Servicers operating in Greece reacted to criticism that following a ruling by the country’s Supreme Court they would begin auctioning of primary residences. In an announcement they said that their first priority was to find mutually accepted and sustainable solutions for the repayment of outstanding debt. Particularly for vulnerable households, …
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Residence permit renewal in Greece exclusively electronic as of Nov. 16
The procedure to renew residence permits for all non-EU nationals will move online exclusively as of November 16, 2021 the Migration and Asylum Ministry announced on Friday. In a statement, the ministry said this change includes all residence permits regardless of duration and relates to nearly 700,000 individuals, including 250,000 …
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Greece launches e-platform for the residence protection of indebted vulnerable households
Greece’s Finance Ministry on Thursday launched an e-platform on Thursday where economic vulnerable households can protect their first residence and settle their debts through a series of favorable measures. Vulnerable households can make : a) settlement of debt through an out-of-court mechanism in 240 tranches for arrears to the state …
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Gov’t to lift eligibility restrictions for Diaspora Greeks elections vote
The conservative Greek government plans to lift some crucial restrictions regarding the eligibility criteria allowing Diaspora Greeks to exercise their right to vote in parliamentary elections. The changes are planned despite the fact that New Democracy passed the relevant legislation a year ago. Government spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni said Monday noon …
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Residence permit applications possible via online platform
Citizens of third countries will be able to submit their applications for residence permit through an online platform, the Greek Migration Ministry said on Friday. Modernizing the services to foreigners living and working in Greece, the Ministry also announced the digitization of appointments with authorities as well as the authenticity …
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German police smash traffickers’ ring using fake Greek visas for residence permit
German authorities allege that a number of Indian nationals sought residency in Germany using falsified Greek visas and fake marriage certificates claiming they had Romanian brides. The key suspect faces serious charges. Authorities allege that a number of Indian nationals sought residency in Germany using falsified Greek visas and fake …
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Homes worth up to €300K to be exempted from electronic foreclosure
Residences worth up to 300,000 euros will be exempted from electronic foreclosure actions that are expected to be launched soon. The exemption follows an agreement of the Justice Minister with the banks. According to a report by athensnewsagency, all residences valued at 300,000 euros or less will be exempted from …
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Electronic cards replace stickers as residence permits for third countries nationals
A new electronic card is gradually replacing a sticker as residence permit for nationals of third countries living in Greece, Migration Minister Yiannis Mouzalas said on Monday. The card resembles a bank card in size and includes identification information and biometric data including a photograph, fingerprints and the migrant’s signature. …
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PM May unveils proposals for EU citizens in UK after Brexit
About three million EU citizens living in the UK would be allowed to stay after Brexit, Theresa May has proposed at the European Union Summit on Thursday. A new “UK settled status” would grant EU migrants who had lived in the UK for five years rights to stay and access …
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Brexit: EU nationals express panic after Government ‘alters residency rules’
EU citizens living in the UK have expressed panic and confusion after it was alleged that Government regulations will allow the Home Office to remove some of them from the country if they do not have a comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI). A briefing published by a barrister specialising in immigration law claims …
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