Nicosia, 3 October 2025 The Council of Ministers has approved a series of legislative amendments to the Civil Registry Law, specifically, no Cypriot Citizenship granted to investors. The primary aim is to remove the legal basis for the reintroduction of
Effective Date and Duration Starting September 21, 2025, a new executive order in the United States requires that every new application for an H-1B work visa be accompanied by a payment of $100,000. The mandatory $100,000 payment on H-1B Visa
Athens, September 29, 2025 Starting January 1, 2026, Greece will implement a sweeping reform of compulsory military service. The new military framework introduces significant changes in enlistment, training, deferrals, exemptions, provisions for overseas Greeks, and buyout rules. The Ministry of
Law 5221/2025 was recently published in the Government Gazette. It introduces radical changes in the Greek inheritance law. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue has issued a circular with instructions to its services for the implementation of the new framework
International child abduction by one parent has been on the rise and can have extremely serious consequences. Not only does it violate the rights of custody for the other parent, but it also constitutes a traumatic experience for the child
A Guide to Purchasing Property in Greece as a Foreigner: From A-Z Greece is one of the most attractive destinations for property acquisition, investment, and entrepreneurship. Buying property in Greece has become so popular because of its natural beauty, strategic
New Greek Inheritance Law – Law 5221/2025 (Government Gazette A’ 133/28-7-2025) Effective from November 1, 2025 – What Changes for Greeks Abroad The Hellenic Parliament has passed the new Greek Inheritance Law 5221/2025, introducing the most significant reforms to the
Naturalization (acquisition of citizenship/nationality) is the process by which a state grants citizenship to an individual who previously held a different nationality or no nationality at all. Upon naturalization, the individual becomes legally assimilated with other citizens of the state,
Expert Property Lawyers Greece: Your Guide to Secure Real Estate Transactions Buying or selling property in Greece can seem straightforward, but it often involves complex legal challenges and potential risks for both parties. Ensuring a smooth, secure, and beneficial transaction
According to Article 82 of Law 4251/2014, the non-Greek spouse or partner of a Greek citizen is entitled to apply for and receive a legal residence permit in Greece. They can receive this permit if they possess the following supporting
Greek citizens living abroad have an obligation to declare major life events, such as births, marriages, and deaths, to the nearest Greek Consular Authority. Subsequently, civil status acts performed abroad by Greek citizens must be registered with the Special Civil
