Inheritance is the transfer of property, as well as rights and obligations, from a deceased person (the decedent) to other individuals (the heirs). The complex of property, rights and obligations received through inheritance is called hereditary property or inheritance. The process of inheritance takes place either by will or in accordance with the distribution provided by law. It is important for heirs to understand that, in the process of inheritance, they acquire not only

In accordance with the current Ministerial Decision No. 2020/26863/30-4-2020 regarding the basic requirements for the naturalization of expatriates (i.e., individuals of Greek descent) from former Soviet Union countries, an application for Greek citizenship may be submitted within the territory of Greece only if legal entry into the country prior to 31/05/2019 is duly confirmed. Otherwise, the application must be submitted to the Greek consular authority at the expatriate’s..

The Schengen Information System (SIS) is a pan-European information exchange system aimed at enhancing the internal security of the Schengen Area countries by strengthening control over their external borders. It is the largest database in Europe. The system records individuals who have violated the laws of these countries or breached their visa regulations, as well as items that have been stolen, lost, or unlawfully appropriated. Access to the Schengen Information System (S

The provisions of Law No. 4839/2021 introduced a tax-exempt limit of 800,000 euros for the gifting of property....

Digital certification/signature of a document (Ψηφιακή βεβαίωση εγγράφου) is a modern and legally significant procedure that ensures the....

Buying or selling real estate is a significant step involving substantial financial investments. However, many people think....

Although the law does not prohibit keeping pets in an apartment, pet owners must comply with certain requirements to avoid violating....

The "MY HOME II" Program As of January 15, 2025, the "MY HOME II" program has been launched, under which interested parties have the....

The term "short-term rental" refers to the lease of real estate for a period of up to 59 days. The property must be fully furnished and...

According to the decree of the Council of Ministers of Greece No. 56/23-12-2024 (Official Gazette A' 210/30-12-2024), the maximum number...

As of January 1, 2025, significant changes to the regulations governing short-term leases have come into effect in Greece. These changes....

Many believe that the times of obtaining a 'Golden Visa' in Greece through real estate investments starting from 250,000 euros are in....

In the process of obtaining a residence permit in Greece, many foreign nationals are required to prove the exact date of their arrival in ..

The issuance of document duplicates is an important legal service that may be required in various situations, such as when the original.....

Recently, information has circulated on social media that drinking coffee while driving will be banned in Greece, with violators facing....