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INHERITANCE IN GREECE
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


GREEK CITIZENSHIP FOR UKRAINIANS OF GREEK ORIGIN
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..


“BLACKLIST” or the SCHENGEN INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS)
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


GIFT OF ASSETS BETWEEN CLOSE RELATIVES: TAX RISKS AND LEGAL WAYS TO AVOID THEM
The provisions of Law No. 4839/2021 introduced a tax-exempt limit of 800,000 euros for the gifting of property....


WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TRUST A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST WITH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS?
Buying or selling real estate is a significant step involving substantial financial investments. However, many people think....


RULES FOR KEEPING PETS IN GREECE
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
The "MY HOME II" Program
As of January 15, 2025, the "MY HOME II" program has been launched, under which interested parties have the....


SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF REAL ESTATE IN GREECE
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...


ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF JOB PLACES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS IN 2025
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...


GOLDEN VISA IN GREECE WITH INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE FROM 250,000 EUROS
Many believe that the times of obtaining a 'Golden Visa' in Greece through real estate investments starting from 250,000 euros are in....


CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TO/FROM GREECE (ΒΕΒΑΙΩΣΗ ΑΦΙΞΟΑΝΑΧΩΡΗΣΕΩΝ)
In the process of obtaining a residence permit in Greece, many foreign nationals are required to prove the exact date of their arrival in ..


BAN ON COFFEE IN THE CAR: WHAT DOES THE LAW REALLY SAY?
Recently, information has circulated on social media that drinking coffee while driving will be banned in Greece, with violators facing....


ELECTRONIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION IN GREECE
Both individuals and legal entities can participate in open electronic real estate auctions.
The auctions are conducted in accordance....


HOW THE GREEK TAX AUTHORITY MONITORS SOCIAL MEDIA
The Greek Tax Authority has noted that through online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, enterprising individuals are selling....


ESTABLISHMENT (RECOGNITION) OF PATERNITY IN GREECE
Establishment of paternity is the acknowledgment that a man is the father of a child. Paternity can be established automatically .....


WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A CAR ACCIDENT IN GREECE?
In the case of a traffic accident (car accident), the following steps should be taken:
- report the incident to the police,
- report the....


HOURS OF PUBLIC SILENCE
In Greece, there is a concept called "quiet hours" (ώρες κοινής ησυχίας), which regulates the time....


VEHICLE RE-REGISTRATION IN GREECE ONLINE
The Ministry of Digital Governance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, has launched an online service for..


PRACTICAL TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE FIRST MEETING WITH YOUR LAWYER
Lawyers meet with many clients, and since the meeting time is limited, preparation for the meeting with the lawyer is crucial.....


WHAT DOES THE LETTER NEXT TO THE STAMP IN THE PASSPORT MEAN?
Various letters or codes stamped in your passport when crossing the state border may represent different informational markers or.....
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