Tag: citizenship

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Spain and Greece Boast the World’s Most Accessible and Powerful Passports

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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Supreme Court of Cyprus to Rule on Citizenship Rights of Settler Children

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.

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Former Turkish PM Claims Gaza Still Part of Ottoman Empire, Gazans Turkish Citizens

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.

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A 4th of July Reflection: The Athenian Spirit in American Democracy

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.