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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Naousa, a city in northern Greece, is offering a €1,000 bonus to eligible couples for each newborn child in an effort to combat its declining population. Mayor Nikos Koutsoyiannis hopes this initiative will provide tangible support to young families and encourage them to stay in the city, which has experienced de-industrialization and a subsequent loss of residents in recent decades.
In a bid to combat a deepening demographic crisis, Greece announced a €20 billion ($22 billion) plan to boost its dwindling birth rate. The ambitious initiative, unveiled by the Family and Social Cohesion Ministry, will be rolled out over the next decade, aiming to reverse a years-long decline in births that has placed significant strain on the nation’s economy and social fabric.
While overall births in Greece have declined since 1990, a new report reveals a fivefold surge in births among women aged 40 and older, now representing 8-9% of all births. This trend is attributed to delayed childbirth, a larger population of older women of reproductive age, and advancements in assisted reproductive technologies.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk continues to express concern over Greece’s declining population, highlighting the stark difference between birth and death rates in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
Athens, Greece – Greece is facing a demographic time bomb, with new figures predicting a…
In a comprehensive address at the 88th International Exhibition of Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined 45 new measures focused on boosting economic growth, enhancing social welfare, and addressing key challenges such as income disparity, housing, and demographics. These initiatives promise significant benefits, including increased salaries and pensions, support for vulnerable families, investment in education, and incentives for innovation and entrepreneurship, marking a strategic step towards aligning Greece with broader European standards.
In 2022, EU residents expressed high satisfaction with personal relationships, averaging a score of 7.8 out of 10. Greece reported lower satisfaction at 7.3, with Bulgaria at the bottom with 6.0. Young people and households with dependent children showed the highest satisfaction levels.
A recent nationwide survey conducted by research organisation Dianeosis sheds light on the growing crisis…
The enduring influence of the Church in Greek politics remains a topic of debate and…
During 2022, when ELSTAT completed the census, the shrinking trend of the Greek population was…
A further decrease of 10.3% was noted in births in Greece last year and amounted…