Considering a move to a new country with your partner to start a family? Embarking on this journey can be costly, but imagine being offered 35 lakh taka to kickstart your new life in another country. Would you take the opportunity?
Two Italian cities are extending such enticing benefits for those willing to relocate and start a family. Calabria, a quaint town in the southwestern region of Italy, is offering a financial incentive of 28-30 thousand euros (approximately 35 lakhs in Bangladeshi Taka) to those who decide to settle there. With a current population of only 3 thousand residents, Calabria is actively seeking newcomers to boost its population.
However, there are specific conditions to be met. Prospective residents must be under 40 years old, purchase a house in Calabria, and initiate a new business in the city. Once approved, individuals are expected to relocate within 90 days. This initiative aims to not only increase the city’s population but also stimulate its economic growth. As an added incentive, the administration promises a financial reward of about 35 rupees over a maximum of three years for those starting anew in Calabria.
Despite being home to 320 communities, more than 75 percent of Calabria’s land is uninhabited. The 2021 statistics reveal a population of less than 5 thousand, prompting the administration to take proactive measures to revitalize the city.
Calabria is not the sole destination offering such incentives. Precis, located at the southern tip of Italy, presents a similar opportunity. Purchasing a house there and committing to a three-year stay can earn you around 30 thousand euros (approximately 35 lakhs in Bangladeshi Taka). As with Calabria, certain conditions apply, including a maximum age limit of 40 years, owning a house built before 1991, and initiating a new business in Precis.
These initiatives are responses to alarming population decline in these regions, and the administrations hope to rejuvenate these cities. So, if you choose to venture to these seaside cities and establish a business, you could be rewarded with 25 lakh rupees in Calabria and 35 lakh rupees in Precis.
Source: NDTV