Spain and Greece lead the pack with some of the world’s most powerful and accessible passports, offering visa-free travel to 177 and 176 countries, respectively. Bolstered by popular Golden Visa programs, these European nations provide pathways to residency and citizenship—though Spain’s scheme ends in April 2025, shifting attention to Greece’s fast-track alternative.
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A landmark case before the Supreme Court of Cyprus is set to decide if children born to Turkish settlers and Turkish Cypriots are entitled to Cypriot citizenship. The case, involving a 46-year-old woman denied citizenship due to her father’s illegal entry, could affect thousands of individuals with similar backgrounds. The ruling may have significant political and legal ramifications for Cyprus, where citizenship remains a contentious issue tied to the island’s division.
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu claims Gaza is still part of the Ottoman Empire and its residents are Turkish citizens. This controversial statement has raised concerns about regional stability and potential implications for Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, as Davutoğlu suggests Turkey should assume control of Gaza.
Prince Pavlos on King Constantine’s Memorial Service: “Not All Family Members Will Be Present Today”
Prince Pavlos attended a memorial service for former King Constantine at Tatoi, acknowledging that not all family members could be present due to prior commitments. He also briefly addressed his restored Greek citizenship..
After 30 years, members of the former Greek Royal Family have regained their Greek citizenship, reversing the effects of the 1994 law
Members of Greece’s former royal family have regained their Greek citizenship and formally recognized the country’s republican system, 50 years post-monarchy abolition. The late King Constantine II’s descendants, adopting the surname De Grece, signify a closure to historical disputes and a step towards national unity.
The Panathinaikos footballer had filed a request for Greek citizenship for his one-year-old son on…
Hark, citizens of Greece! On this day, when the people of a land far across the sea celebrate their independence, let us too recall the legacy of our ancestors. For know ye, the very foundations of this new nation, this ‘United States’, are deeply intertwined with the spirit of Hellas! The founders of this nation, learned men all, delved deeply into the wisdom of our philosophers – Aristotle, Plato, Solon. From them, they learned the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and the importance of a government accountable to its people.
In line with a broader European trend, Greece witnessed a rise in the number of…
With the population exchange of 1923, they left Gallipoli in Eastern Thrace, but the new…
Concerns have been raised over new measures introduced by the government of Cyprus to grant…
The government of Cyprus has unveiled a package of measures aimed at rebuilding trust with…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward…
The Hellenic Police’s Internal Affairs Division rounded up 34 police officers on Tuesday as part…
He was granted Greek citizenship in 2013, allowing him to travel to the United States and join the Bucks later that year.
Greece’s Interior Ministry on Wednesday announced the eight examination centres that will host the first…
On Tuesday, Greece’s Interior Ministry announced that the first written examination for foreign-born nationals to…
Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge, last week announced…
The way of acquiring Greek citizenship for a foreigner is changing. According to an Interior Ministry bill that has…
Greece’s Ambassador to London Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras denounced a BBC story in a letter to the…