Located in the Puglia region in Italy's heel It's just the latest small Italian village to try to lure newcomers by dangling major incentives are using perks from cash to property-tax breaks to a free bike to attract new residents Intrigued by Presicce's $31,000 offer? Buyers must commit to refurbishing an empty residential property in the village of 9,000 people, according to its plan, which was first reported by CNN "The total funding will be split in two: it will go partly into buying an old home and partly into restyling it buyers must purchase a property built before 1991 and take up residency in Presicce applications for the Presicce program have yet to launch but will be made available in upcoming weeks "There are many empty homes in the historical center built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents," Palese said "It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history wonderful architecture and art are slowly emptying." Presicce merged with neighboring town Acquarica to form a new comune — like a county — called Presicce-Acquarica That merger allowed the region to receive more funding from the Italian government which is being used to revitalize the community According to Italian listing site Immobiliare homes in the Presicce-Acquarica comune normally sell for 669 euros would normally cost just over $31,000.  People who have taken advantage of the cash incentives granted by various towns have shared their tales of difficult renovations and great joy "Latronico has been life-changing," he told CNN ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelThis Beautiful Italian Town Will Pay You $30,000 To Move ThereByLaura Begley Bloom Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives.Follow AuthorNov 21 06:00am ESTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.Welcome to the dream Another Italian town wants to pay you to move to Italy—$30,000 a charming little hamlet that is known as the “city of green gold,” thanks to the surrounding olive groves a southern region known for its whitewashed hill towns lush farmland and pristine Mediterranean coastline The town will pay people up to 30,000 euros to buy a house and move there which translates to about $30,000 in today’s dollars More here: admiring one of Puglia's small towns from afar You must buy a home and become a resident of Presicce The dwelling must be abandoned and it must have been built before 1991 And the funds will be split: Part of it will go into buying the home and part can be used for renovations or redecorating “It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history wonderful architecture and art are slowly emptying.” But it’s not a bad deal: To give you an idea a 500-square-foot house in Presicce costs around $25,000 Presicce’s town hall website will be posting additional information and applications in the coming weeks Presicce was able to come up with the funds for this new scheme due to a merger with a neighboring town—Acquarica—in 2019 The current population is now around 9,000 people our wider territory will be blessed with more public funds roughly [1 million] euros per year for several years forward which we intend to invest to revitalize the old district,” Palese told CNN which showcased Presicce’s crumbling palazzos and Baroque churches olives groves and a rolling landscape lined with bike paths and walking trails Italy has extended its financial incentive program for relocation to small towns. The program now includes nine locations with populations of up to 2,000 people in three regions. The Italian government is offering a substantial sum for moving to these areas, reports Daily Mail. The fight against depopulation in small towns in Italy continues There is now an opportunity to receive a 30,000-euro grant for relocating to one of the picturesque villages in three different regions: Calabria The population of small towns in these regions has steadily declined due to the migration of young Italians who move to large cities or work abroad Those who meet all three conditions will be eligible to receive 30,000 euros either as a lump sum or in monthly installments Business options to be created include hotels The Italian authorities emphasize that small towns represent a true territorial identity “We want to make demand for jobs meet supply That’s why we’ve asked villages to tell us what type of professionals they’re missing to attract specific workers more will follow in the coming years,” said Councillor Gianluca Gallo there is an opportunity to receive an additional 1,000 euros for each newborn child the funds must be spent on purchasing or renovating a house and the recipient must become a permanent resident for at least 18 months The Academy of Immobility is a travelling school directed by Luigi Presicce it has moved around various venues in Italy including Lecce It is an educational project open to all types of students without any distinction of age of memory and of harmony through exercises that stimulate their minds and their ability to react to given questions thus a set of exercises aiming to achieve immobility yet which are not immobile in the least Succeeding in being immobile and in remaining motionless for a prolonged period of time lies at the base of much of Presicce's work This is the precise point at which performance art and painting meet in other words of the study method that places painting at the heart of research and that results in a comprehensive performance experience analysing not only the painterly scene in its narrative and/or in the symbologies enclosed within it the physical and mental effort that freezes on stage The conception of this picture is largely entrusted to the students themselves who address a pathway of growth for both the individual and the group with their own sensitivity and physicality Duration of the workshop: from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 31 March 2019 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page In a recent episode, we looked at places in the US that will pay you to move there and if you’re up for an international move your available options expand exponentially we take a look at your options when it comes to relocation incentives in Italy… Relocating can come with a host of benefits ranging from enhanced quality of life to reduced overhead costs – and even substantial tax savings Most countries across Europe face the dual challenge of rapid urbanization and aging populations leading to large swathes of the continent’s rural areas becoming ghost towns In Spain, for example, this phenomenon is known as ‘Empty Spain’, or España Vacía. And around 53% of Spain’s municipalities are considered to be at risk of becoming depopulated scores of its rural hamlets are marketing themselves as “Zoom Town” destinations in reference to the popular teleconferencing software AND they’re sweetening the deal with cash incentives for new permanent residents The advent of Digital Nomad Visas – especially in Southern Europe – will help make such a move a LOT easier you can also benefit from a superb range of tax incentives that could bring your effective tax rate down into the single-digit range NOTE: Sovereign Confidential members have access to a range of deep-dive reports on topics like: ITALY: The quaint Italian towns of Presicce in Puglia recently announced that they’ll be offering new residents €30,000 ($~32,000) to move there in 2023 You have to put this money towards buying a house there that was built before 1991 You’ll also have to register there as an official The specifics of the program are still being finalized, and applications will be made available on the local town hall’s website in due course the town’s officials are also offering financial incentives to encourage population growth including €1,000 grants for every new baby you have there ITALY (ISLAND): As the second largest island in the Mediterranean (Sicily is the biggest) Sardinia packs a punch in terms of sun-drenched island living And given a sizable €15,000 (~$16,000) relocation grant for new residents who move there you’ll have to move to a Sardinian municipality with a population of less than 3,000 inhabitants The grant you receive must be used to buy or renovate a home the grant cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the house or renovation – and the government may not always hand over the entire €15,000 sum recipients must live in their new property full time and have to register for permanent residency in Sardinia within 18 months of their arrival Fancy moving to a bucolic Italian hamlet with less than 2,000 residents the Calabria region – situated on the tip of the “boot” if you look at the map northeast of Palermo – is offering new residents a relocation grant of up to €28,000 (~$30,000) over a period of three years That’s about $10,000 per year to help you get settled in at least nine villages have signed up to participate in the program ALBIDONA, CALABRIA: Situated about 7 miles inland from the Ionian Sea, and about 11 miles from the mountains of Pollino National Park, Albidona will cater to both beach and mountain lovers. And in case that doesn’t sell it well enough, it’s one of the places you can pick up a property for just €1 CALABRIA: Perched on a rocky cliff and boasting palm trees and river views The Neto river runs through it for around six miles and the town offers a showcase of the architectural transition from the Norman period to that of the Byzantine Empire peace and tranquility sounds like your thing some T&Cs apply under the Calabria region’s program: According to the program website around $755,000 in funding has been made available to support new residents in launching hotels and looking to kickstart a lifestyle business in small-town Italy then this could be a nice way to get started… ABRUZZO REGION: Santo Stefano di Sessanio needs YOU – as long as you’re aged 18-40 and willing to move there for a minimum of five years Unlike many of the other locations mentioned here Santo Stefano di Sessanio is not situated in the southern parts of the country the authorities there will pay new residents a maximum grant of up to €8,000 ($8,632) per year for three years new residents can apply for a one-time grant of up to €20,000 to start a new business in the area That’s a maximum total of over $44,000 over three years – which is nothing to be sneezed at… At Sovereign Man we remain ever optimistic about the future Let’s look at the upsides in the following scenario: What if you could pick up a European home for just over a dollar and only had to spend $20,000 or so to renovate it Or what if you could pick up a semi-renovated property cheaply AND get an additional $16,000 in free money to complete the project How much more money could you save and sock away every single month while living rent-free And how much fun and adventure could you have while launching a lifestyle business in an idyllic European country location that’s even before you benefited from the incredible tax incentives in places like Southern Italy… these types of programs won’t work for everyone But if you’re yearning for an exciting opportunity in a beautiful location © 2025 Schiff Sovereign LLC — All rights reserved ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravelThis Southern Italian Town Will Pay You $30,000 To Move ThereByRebecca Ann Hughes 04:13am EDTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.A small street between the old houses of Presicce a picturesque village in the province of Lecce small Italian towns have tried myriad creative methods to combat depopulation a town of around 10,500 inhabitants in the southern region of Puglia is the latest to launch a campaign to boost population numbers named “Welcome to Presicce-Acquarica,” promises a grant of €30,000 ($30,000) for those who buy a house and register their residency in the town Presicce-Acquarica – technically the two towns of Presicce and Acquarica del Capo merged into one municipality – lies deep in the heel of the boot of Italy in an area known as Salento The main square is graced by a white church adorned with swirling intricate sculptural decoration and the streets are paved in luminous white marble typical of towns in the area It has been designated as one of Italy's “most beautiful villages” for its extravagant baroque architecture and grand palazzi of historic nobility Step out of the historic center and you find yourself in miles of olive groves delineated by crooked dry stone walls The exact details of the scheme are still to be released The campaign is aimed at individuals or families intending to move their official residency to the Salento town The scheme requires them to invest in a house the cost of which will be subsidized by a grant provided by the Municipality of Presicce-Acquarica The financial aid will be available to cover 50% of the costs of purchasing a house Around 30% of the town’s housing is eligible for the scheme To combat its aging population – the town saw 60 births last year compared to 150 deaths – Presicce-Acquarica is also presenting €1,000 ($1,000) for every newborn the island of Sardinia launched a similar campaign to entice new residents with a €15,000 ($14,900) grant Claudio Parisi Presicce has been appointed as the new Capitoline Superintendent of Cultural Heritage.Announcing the appointment of the director of the Capitoline Museums and Archaeological Museums of the Capitoline Superintendency of Cultural Heritage was Rome’s Culture Councillor Miguel Gotor.Parisi Presicce will thus take the place of Cinzia Esposito “To him go my best wishes for the important task to which he is called,” Gotor said “To the outgoing interim superintendent go my sincerest thanks for the work she has done in recent months giving continuity to the action of a structure that is fundamental for Capitoline cultural policies.” Claudio Parisi Presicce has organized and participated in national and international scientific committees for conferences and seminars and for celebrations and anniversaries; he has participated in organizing and conducting specialization courses in excavation and restoration for the technical staff of theAdministration at the Antiquities of Libya at the invitation first of the University of Urbino (1994-1995) and then of the University of Palermo (1996-2009) holders of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Cyrene The small Italian town of Presicce-Acquarica is subsidizing homes to fight its depopulation crisis Presicce-Acquarica is technically two Italian towns merged into one municipality. The quaint city lies in Salento, deep in the heel of the boot of Italy There, the streets are paved with marble and an ornate church stands tall in its town square. It has been deemed one of Italy's "most beautiful villages," according to Forbes the town is only about a 15-minute drive away from the nearest beach Unfortunately, the town has struggled with an exodus of residents and a dwindling social scene. In order to fight this, Presicce-Acquarica is aiming to lure new residents with generous amounts of cash in a plan similar to one initiated in Sardinia last year Laz@Photo/iStock/Getty ImagesAlthough details are slim on the city's plans what's known now is that prospective residents interested in owning a house there will have the cost subsidized by the municipality The financial aid the town is offering will cover 50% of the purchasing costs, including renovations, up to a maximum of $30,000, according to Time Out Around 30% of the town's housing will be available for new residents the town is also offering about $1,000 to every household with a newborn in order to offset its aging population So, whether you've spent copious amounts of time watching Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy, or maybe you're just really passionate about pasta Model-turned-referee Mariangela Presicce has vowed that sexist comments will not drive her away from the game she loves '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Worldwide If you, like so many others, are dreaming of a change of scenery right now – maybe somewhere a little warmer, and less stupidly expensive? – then listen up. A dreamy part of southern Italy is setting up a scheme that will see people given a whopping €30,000 (£26,140 The settlement in question is Presicce-Acquarica, and it’s in Salento – the bit on a map that makes up the ‘heel’ to Italy’s ‘boot’ The scheme is part of a huge effort to combat depopulation which is currently a big problem in lots of rural Italian towns Presicce-Acquarica is technically two towns – Presicce and Acquarica del Capo – which were merged into one municipality in 2019. And there are plenty of reasons to move here The towns themselves are marvellously picturesque featuring stately churches, winding streets and loads of olive trees glorious coastal watchtowers and incredible food culture – as well as for being one of Italy’s most LGBTQ+-friendly holiday spots Then you should know that there are more than a few catches to getting that €30,000 from the town hall of Presicce-Acquarica you’ll need to commit to buying a house in the town and registering it as your official address You’ll also only be able to put the money towards either buying or renovating the property – and it can only be used to cover 50 percent of your overall costs In other words, you’ll need to commit to spending at least €30,000 of your own cash on the property. Which, to be fair, still makes it much cheaper than literally anywhere in a city like London or New York you don’t have to worry about paying the money back Presicce-Acquarica currently has about 10,500 residents and its repopulation efforts don’t stop at property subsidies It’s also currently paying parents in the region €1,000 (£871 Exact details for the scheme in Presicce-Acquarica are yet to be fully confirmed but we’ll keep this page updated as soon as we find out more Did you see inside Italy’s incredible abandoned ‘ghost village’? Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for the latest travel news and the best stuff happening across the world Thanks for subscribing! 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depopulation its authorities are not taking it passively and are firmly committed to doing whatever it takes to reverse the negative trend including chipping in for newcomers’ property purchases According to Italy’s most prominent property market website the municipal announcement has not been officially published yet as some details still need to be ironed out the terms of the initiative have been disclosed designed for families or individual citizens who intend to move their residence to this Salento village the non-repayable grant made available by the Municipality of Presicce Acquarica will be able to cover 50% of the expenditure incurred for the purchase of the house (and in the case of renovations) 30% of the local housing stock has been marked as eligible for such contribution Individual citizens and families who undertake to buy a house in the municipality can apply for the financial aid. The maximum contribution payable by the municipality is 30 thousand euros out of a total budget of 150 thousand euros that budget will be allocated over several upcoming years When this becomes official it will beat Sardinia’s similar grant scheme, which provides up to 15,000 euros per household if they move to a small town in the island’s interior Presicce and Acquarica del Capo were actually two separate municipalities until 2019 when they were merged as an administrative act to centralize and counteract shrinking the authorities have resorted to much more than legal shortcuts to try and stop the erosion of the local population which also threatens the economic well-being of the town showing the unsustainable disbalance in the age pyramid the municipality started paying out a 1000 euro bonus for newborns Using funds from the merger of the two municipalities the administration also launched another initiative called “Resto a Presicce-Acquarica” (“I stay in Presicce-Acquarica”) That one is aimed at helping young people find a meaningful life in their hometown rather than 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have been trying to repopulate themselves and are launching clever schemes to lure people in There are some neglected houses in the town of Presicce that are being sold for just a little more than a dollar Others are selling for shocking knockdown prices Presicce in Italy's region of Puglia is an exquisite place that has recently entered the game. Some officials have said that people who move to the town and take up residency will be paid 30,000 euros which is roughly $30,000 The houses that are up for sale are mostly properties that have been abandoned by the original owners They cost around 25,000 euros which means the payment given by officials could be enough for people to buy their own homes and own properties in a picturesque place with powder beaches and clear waters of Santa Maria di Leuca close by The authorities hope that the cash incentive will attract people and populate a region where newborns decrease every year "There are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents," local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN Palese added that the details were being finalised but that the town is ready to launch applications very soon The application form and the information will be available on the town hall website in the upcoming weeks "The total funding will be split in two: it will go partly into buying an old home and partly into restyling it if needed," he said the Presicce and Acquarica have around 9,000 residents but the older parts of the community still need to be populated There are other schemes as well like baby bonuses for couples with kids and tax benefits for people interested in setting up businesses Biking and trekking routes along with sheep-grazing fields pleasant weather and abandoned stone forts help residents truly unwind The iconic handmade pasta pancakes leave most people wanting for more There are many food festivals that offer residents to try popular fried fish delicacies and other food tastings The festivals also feature several artistic and cultural activities like folk dances ShareSaveCommentLifestyleArtsAs Italy’s Population Declines, More Towns Offer You Money To Live ThereByCecilia Rodriguez Cecilia Rodriguez is a Luxembourg based journalist covering Art&TravelFollow AuthorNov 24 08:16am ESTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.Towns and villages around Italy keep offering alternatives to attract new residents The most recent comes from a sunny southern Italian town at the tip of Italy’s Puglia region offering to pay $30,000 to those willing to relocate there The municipality of Presicce-Acquarica — comprising the towns of Presicce and Acquarica del Capo — has seen the population dwindling inexorably The town council hopes to draw new homeowners with a generous cash incentive to those willing to buy a house and register as residents The details of the scheme, according to Euronews, are still being finalized and applications will soon be available on the town hall website. which is around 30% of the town’s properties.” The grant can be used to subsidize the cost of the purchase or to cover the cost of renovations The streets of the historic center of Presicce-Acquarica are described as among the prettiest in Italy lined with ornate Baroque palazzi and a main square graced by a lavishly decorated church The coast and white beaches of Santa Maria di Leuca are just 15 minutes from Presicce bank and supermarkets and the available houses are located in the ancient former olive-growing area and offered from around $25,000 “Known during the Renaissance period for its vast olive groves and premium olive oil Presicce is filled with evidence of its history as the 'city of green gold,' as it used to be called.” The case of Presicce-Acquarica is the latest example of Italian officials splashing cash to rejuvenate flagging villages and rural areas across the country As CNN recently wrote: “Towns across Italy have been racing to launch clever schemes aimed at luring new residents to revive their fortunes in recent years From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices there's been a frenzy of competition.” That frenzy is clear simply by typing “Italy The streets of the historic center of Presicce-Acquarica are lined with ornate Baroque palazzi and a .. More main square graced by a lavishly decorated church Several months ago, the Italian isle of Sardinia — the second largest island in the Mediterranean -- with its sandy beaches started to offer up to €15,000 to those ready and willing to relocate there To combat the exodus of people from rural areas and to compensate for the aging population the government set aside €45 million for the relocation offering that would cover 3,000 grants candidates must move to a Sardinian municipality with a population of fewer than 3,000 and the money must be used to buy or renovate a home recipients must live on the new property full time and must register for permanent residency in Sardinia within 18 months of arrival Sardinia has one of the highest concentrations of centenarians in the world — roughly 33 for every 100,000 inhabitants But the problem of an aging population is national in scope The average age of Italians is 45.7 -- a figure which is set to rise to 50.7 by 2050 The latest statistics from Italy's National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) project a continuous decline in the overall population by nearly 20% by 2070 with no sign of a rebound in the foreseeable future The data shows that Italy's population will shrink to 57.9 million in 2030 54.2 million in 2050 and 47.7 million in 2070 there will be 788,000 deaths compared to 390,000 births per year which means that twice as many residents will be dying than being born the offers of cash and other tempting incentives to lure new residents to emptying towns and rural areas across the country are among efforts to repopulate them and change the low population trends that are affecting the country's long-term economic growth pension policies and geopolitical influence A municipality in southern Italy is offering up to €30,000 in transfer incentives to people willing to move in the village Presicce-Acquarica has been impacted by population decline and abandoned homes the municipality has offered subsidies to anyone who purchases a property and registers as a village local If you are seeking to buy an estate in this charming community a municipality formed by the cities of Presicce and Acquarica del Capo is located near the southernmost tip of Puglia As the little town's population has decreased and inhabitants have moved to cities in quest of better employment possibilities now there are plenty of relocation opportunities left in the area The local authorities believe that significant monetary incentives would entice new homes yet the strategy's specifics are still being finalized Submissions will soon be open on the website of the city hall What is clear is that people willing to move here have to relocate their official residence to Presicce-Acquarica in order to be eligible for the scheme they must invest in a home constructed prior to 1991 which accounts for around 30 percent of the town's residences The cost of the acquisition will be compensated by the town council's grant The financial assistance might also be utilized to pay for house improvements New buyers may get an overall sum accounting for €30,000 officials will also provide €1,000 for each infant in order to encourage natality Presicce-Acquarica is considered to be one of Italy's most picturesque villages charming olive orchards - all can be enjoyed in Italy's so-called "Green gold city." The Italian village of Presicce-Acquarica is located in the Salento region near the Ionian Sea and the seaside settlements of Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time but there is a picture-perfect Italian town willing to give people money to move there beautiful Presicce in Puglia is the latest of a long-line of town and villages looking for fresh blood to help regeneration A narrow street typical of the Puglia region.Credit: iStock Well those who decide to move to the heel of the boot of Italy will get €30,000 They will then need to buy one of the houses that are part of the deal Local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN that "there are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents" "It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history wonderful architecture and art are slowly emptying." part of it to buy the home and then the rest to do it up The details are still being worked on but those brave enough to take up the offer will be rewarded with one of the most unspoilt areas in Italy and Europe with the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Salento's Santa Maria di Leuca just a short drive away It merged with another community in 2019 to create the larger town of Presicce-Acquarica which has allowed it to tap into more funds buyers have to fork out for a house built before 1991 and agree to move to the town permanently to renovate the property A couple of months ago the island of Sardinia was flashing the cash to get people to move there It launched a scheme worth more than €105 million to entice people to come and buy a home on the island The same year Cammarata, known as the village with a thousand balconies, gave dilapidated homes away free under the proviso restoration would start within three years Buyers at all three sites would also need to pay about €5000 as a deposit In January 2020, Bisaccia in the Campania region offered 90 dilapidated buildings for just for €1 each Stuff.co.nz See also: This idyllic Mediterranean island will pay you $22,000 to move there See also: Property in Australia was too expensive, so Mark bought a house in Italy for one euro Sign up for the Traveller Deals newsletter Get exclusive travel deals delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up now. Stop if you have heard this before, but there is a picture-perfect Italian town willing to give people money to move there. Yes, beautiful Presicce in Puglia is the latest of a long-line of town and villages looking for fresh blood to help regeneration. Well those who decide to move to the heel of the boot of Italy will get \\u20AC30,000, or $A46,000, to do up an abandoned property. They will then need to buy one of the houses that are part of the deal, and these cost from \\u20AC25,000 each. Local councillor Alfredo Palese that "there are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents". "It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history, wonderful architecture and art are slowly emptying." The \\u20AC30,000 will be split in two, part of it to buy the home and then the rest to do it up. but those brave enough to take up the offer will be rewarded with one of the most unspoilt areas in Italy and Europe, with the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Salento's Santa Maria di Leuca just a short drive away. It merged with another community in 2019 to create the larger town of Presicce-Acquarica, which has allowed it to tap into more funds. To qualify for the scheme, buyers have to fork out for a house built before 1991 and agree to move to the town permanently to renovate the property. It launched a scheme worth more than \\u20AC105 million to entice people to come and buy a home on the island. In 2019, Bivona, deep in the heart of Sicily, began selling homes for \\u20AC1, as did nearby Mussomeli. The same year Cammarata, known as the village with a thousand balconies, under the proviso restoration would start within three years. Buyers at all three sites would also need to pay about \\u20AC5000 as a deposit, which was, in most cases refundable once work began. In January 2020, Bisaccia in the Campania region for just for \\u20AC1 each. Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code. Need more of that "White Lotus" scenery? A tourist taking a photo in Italy. Right: A church in Presicce, Italy. Asymina KantorowiczSenior WriterDec 16, 2022, 2:17 PMNov 26, 2022, 12:00 PMIf you've ever dreamt of moving to Italy a new offer may have you relocating sooner than expected A town in southern Italy has been dealing with a dwindling population so it has come up with a creative way to attract more people to live there The town of Presicce, located in Puglia, will pay you €30,000 (around US$30,000) to purchase a home and live there permanently, according to CNN It's part of an initiative called “Welcome to Presicce-Acquarica." According to Forbes Presicce-Acquarica is technically the two towns of Presicce and Acquarica del Capo that were merged into one municipality The outlet says the region in southern Italy has been named one of the country's "most beautiful villages" for its incredible baroque architecture and "grand palazzi of historic nobility." Around 30% of the town’s housing is eligible for the initiative The website Idealista currently has 75 houses and flats listed for sale in Presicce. We found an older home listed for €38,000 (US$39,500) and what looks like a newly-renovated villa listed for €198,000 (US$206,000) which means you would be facing a renovation project if you decide to take the offer "There are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991, which we would like to see alive again with new residents," local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN According to Time Out the town of Presicce-Acquarica currently has an estimated 10,500 residents and the town is reportedly offering other repopulation incentives as well The outlet says the town is currently paying parents in the region €1,000 (around US$1,050) per newborn baby This isn't the first time an Italian town has launched a program to entice people to move to the country In September, the Mediterranean island of Sardinia launched a program that would pay people €15,000 (US$15,600) to live there Other towns are trying to get more tourists to visit In October, the town of Friuli-Venezia Giulia which is in the northeast part of the country announced it was offering to cover the cost of a train ride to promote sustainable travel which will grant you free or reduced prices for theme parks if you're looking for a hand with moving to Italy it seems like you've got a few options This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Your free account has now been created. 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Read our Privacy notice Another picturesque Italian town has announced it will pay people who move there in an attempt to boost dwindling population numbers Presicce, in the Puglia region of Italy is enticing new residents with the promise of up to €30,000 - although Those who take up the offer must use the money to buy an empty property and renovate it Like other towns and villages across Italy Presicce has numerous abandoned homes in varying states of disrepair The town is selling these off to new residents for around €25,000 “There are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents,” local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN “We will be offering up to €30,000 to people willing to move here and buy one of these abandoned dwellings “The total funding will be split in two: it will go partly into buying an old home and partly into restyling it He added: “It is a pity witnessing how our old districts full of history While the details are still being ironed out, the plan is to launch the scheme in the next few weeks on the town’s website the region best known for being the “heel” in the “boot” of Italy The town isn’t far from rugged coastline and beaches It’s the latest in a long line of rural Italian communities who’ve sought to attract new inhabitants with cash incentives following an influx of young people moving away to find work Many towns have signed up to the €1 homes scheme, whereby outsiders can buy a vacant house for the symbolic price of €1. Rules differ from town to town, but usually prospective candidates must commit to paying to renovate the home and complete works within a certain timeframe - often three years - and to use it as their primary residence. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies CONTEMPORARY ART MAGAZINE SINCE 1980 More... Galleria de’ Foscherari presents a new exhibition project that evoking the masterpiece of James Ensor entitled The entrance of Christ into Brussels in 1899 compares the poetics of Piero Manai (Bologna 1951-1988) and Luigi Presicce (Porto Cesareo 1976) joined by a research that uses the body as a material for artistic creation and theater for personal introspection both used as a reference for one of their works the famous painting in which the Belgian master depicted the apotheosis of the painter portrayed himself as Christ surrounded by a creepy crowd of masks inspired by the carnival of Ostend If the grimaces and the skeletons that fill the composition of Ensor exacerbate the absurdity in a whirl of unbridled painting in 1980 Manai takes all those grotesque faces isolating and expanding them on fragments of linen paper in an installation of more than 50 drawings entitled Self-Portrait with masks 1899 This catalog of madness vigorously dashed in coal seems to surround and attack the viewer putting him at the center of the parade to show how even the traditional tools of painting can convey an actionism in line with the Central European neo-expressionism of those years The shape becomes a privileged action field of a creative process that wants to regain the primary and archaic state of the image and to declare at the same time its origin in the art history which are vehicle of revelation and no longer of concealment become pretexts of self-portraits that explore the human identity through the grimaces produced by the passions to investigate facial expressions in a similar way to the modified polaroid in which the artist expressed his lonely exhibitionism.The emphasis on corporeality in its integrity or breaking monumentalizes suggestions that involve sexual impulses death or disgust actualizing the topic of the individual as a living person overturning the idea of ​​disguise usually connected to mystification uses masks and hermetic symbols as tools of a contemporary mysticism that transforms his paintings and performances into magical ritual actions In the tableau vivant inspired by Ensor painting that evokes the stoning of St the artist appears as a shaman voted to self destruction driving a surreal carnival wagon carrying a threatening crowd of characters – obsession The elegant composition cools the color vertigo of its iconographic source in a solemn choreography where sacred and profane history come together in an enigmatic synthesis that combines stylistic models derived from the Italian Renaissance to suggestions that are rooted in folk traditions of rural culture in Puglia.Manai and Presicce place themselves into the work to embody the fusion of art and life in a total experience where the body acts as a bridge between the contemporary man his cultural past and nature.Both of them at different times in their careers wanted to pay homage to Joseph Beuys Diluted and mutilated bodies through which the first sought the original unity of figuration that survives the harshest subtractions give off the same archaic charm of sacrificial scene in which the other interprets the dismembered body pieces as relics and talismans that materialize the complex somnambulisms of his imagination In The certification of hands Presicce plays a disintegrated idol or demon recalling the episode of the amputation of the fingers from the corpse of Ernesto Che Guevara as evidence of his murder before making his body disappear blacks angels and secular priests celebrate the mystery of an impossible recognition with the intensity of an hallucination that rejects the dynamics of rational thought to project the viewer into a parallel reality where only the intuition can grasp the symbolic efficacy of visionary apparitions happening in front of his eyes Graduated in art history at DAMS in Bologna she specialized in Siena with Enrico Crispolti Curious and attentive to the becoming of the contemporary she believes in the power of art to make life more interesting and she loves to explore its latest trends through dialogue with artists She considers writing a form of reasoning and analysis that reconstructs the connection between the artist’s creative path and the surrounding context Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" ASSOCIAZIONE JULIET – via Battisti 19/a – 34015 Muggia (TS) Juliet art magazine è pubblicata a cura dell’Associazione Juliet - 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In many cases, you can actually get paid to relocate to quaint European villages or U.S. mountain towns Sound ideal? Here are six places where Canadians can get paid for relocating and what you need to know before you apply If living in a country with captivating cities cobblestone streets and incredible beaches sounds ideal The country's Inland Employment Plus program welcomes foreign expats as well as citizens who are willing to move to the Portuguese interior regions, a list of which can be found on real estate consultancy platform Pearls of Portugal The program will provide one-time financial support of up to 4,827 euros (about CA$6,962) to anyone who decides to move to the interior citizens who left Portugal after 2015 and who have lived abroad for at least one year are also eligible for the program Find Out More The small Italian town of Presicce-Acquarica is offering a cash incentive to those who move and live there Struggling with a dwindling population and many abandoned homes the town — which is located in Italy's Puglia region — will pay people up to 30,000 euros (around CA$43,295) to buy an empty property and take up residency The program is called the "Welcome" tender the property purchased must be a dwelling built before December 31 and individuals or families must move their official residency to the town The town (which is technically two towns that merged in 2019) is absolutely dreamy In fact, according to Euronews the town is famous for its "green gold" olive oil and the surrounding area is full of olive groves The location of Presicce-Acquarica also makes it easy to reach some of the most beautiful beaches on both the Ionian and Adriatic Seas Those interested can find out more by going to the town's website where you'll also find the application form the southern Switzerland village of Albien has tried to attract new residents by offering a housing grant of 25,000 Swiss francs (about CA$36,300) for each person under the age of 45 And according to the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad those who move there can get an additional 10,000 Swiss francs for each child they bring with them including that the money must be used towards the cost of building renovating or purchasing a property worth at least 200,000 francs (about CA$290,433) and that residents must remain in the village for 10 years or more But it sounds like you'd get your money's worth Albinen has been called one of the most beautiful mountain villages in the Valais region and is close to the renowned Leukerbad thermal baths and just an hour away from celebrity-fav ski resort Verbier Find Out More Do you dream of trading in urban city life for idyllic rural lands and rolling green hills The country has just introduced a new program that is offering cash incentives to people who choose to move to one of Ireland's offshore communities The move is part of the country's "Our Living Islands" policy through which the government aims to boost the population of Ireland's islands These islands (of which there are 30) include the breathtaking Inis Mór which you might recognize from the hit movie The Banshees of Inisherin According to Business Insider the program is offering up to 84,000 euros (about CA$121,200) to those who want to move to the islands To get the money, you'll need to purchase and own a property on one of the islands, as Euronews reports Additional requirements include that the building must have been constructed before 1993 and have been vacant for at least two years The money itself would go towards the fixing and building of the property The program is set to come into effect on July 1 and more details can be found on the Irish government's website Find Out More Vermont is a state in New England where you'll find vast forests and nature, incredible hiking opportunities and some of the best skiing in North America If you're looking to move someplace quiet with breathtaking scenery Vermont's Worker Relocation Incentive Program offers reimbursement grants of up to US$7,500 to those that move there you must move to Vermont and either become a full-time employee for a Vermont employer at a location in the state or be employed by an out-of-state employer and work remotely from a home office or coworking space in Vermont you must be making at least the liveable wage in Vermont Find Out More sweeping landscapes and unlimited outdoor adventure sound appealing to you Then a move to West Virginia may be right up your alley Ascend West Virginia is offering US$12,000 to people who relocate to "almost Heaven," provided that they can work remotely in West Virginia with a company that is outside of the state Applicants are only required to live in the state for two years; over the course of the first year the state will pay US$10,000 in monthly installments to those in the program An additional US$2,000 will be paid for the second year in the state applicants must be at least 18 years old and either have a remote job or be self-employed outside of West Virginia Canadians will also need a green card to live and work in the state Find Out More Votre compte gratuit a maintenant été créé. 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Read our privacy notice Sun, sea and…sweet property deals A picturesque Italian town is offering grants of up to €30,000 (£26,900) to people to move there in an attempt to prevent depopulation Presicce Acquarica is the latest Italian destination to offer a financial incentive to entice new residents people who relocate to the village under the scheme will be eligible for a non-repayable grant to help cover the cost of buying —and renovating— a home there Beneficiaries must buy a property in the village and make it their permanent home €30,000 is the maximum contribution from a total budget of €150,000 And Presicce Acquarica is a desirable spot. In Puglia, —the heel of Italy’s boot— it is a historic town known for its underground olive mills Presicce merged with the nearby town of Acquarica in 2019 which has increased its funding to revitalize its old district With a population of around 10,500 collectively and 5,500 in Presicce the town has been trying to counter its ageing population in other ways including paying out a €1,000 (£863) bonus for newborns and launching another initiative to encourage young people to stay in the village "There are many empty homes in the historical centre built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents," local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN Up to 30 per cent of the housing stock is supposedly eligible for the initiative which is called Welcome to Presicce Acquarica properties currently for sale in Presicce range from €18,000 for a detached house in need of major renovation to a 30-room farmhouse in the neighbouring countryside for €1.25 million and all but seven of 71 currently advertised are under €250,000 Since the initiative was announced and publicised internationally Google searches for Presicce Acquarica spiked to their highest point in the past 17 years A Facebook group for the town gained an influx of new members with people from around the world asking questions about the scheme and local representatives “You can’t spend all your time replying to everyone hopping on here and there and risking being imprecise,” wrote councillor Luca Pacella after being tagged several times on Facebook “I repeat: when the announcement comes out Precise details of the scheme are still to be released and will be published on the town’s website. contracts and agents for foreigners explained Entire Scottish island on sale for less than a London flat Abandoned Spanish village goes on sale for £227,000 — less than half the price of the average first London home Italy has launched a string of initiatives to entice new residents into dwindling towns Earlier this year one such property, newly restored, was searching for an Airbnb host to live there free of charge for a year Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Destinations Katy GillettNovember 27 Mariangela Presicce is a model-turned-referee(Image: Jam Press)A fashion model referee said sexist fans in the stands won’t ever make her give up football has won several beauty pageants and participated in numerous fashion shows in her home country She also has a passion for football and is a qualified referee She previously appeared in her official kit at a fashion show and pulled out a red card to symbolically expel sexism from football is one of the few female refs officiating in the region READ MORE: What happened to former Lazio youth Joseph Minala who was accused of being 42 at 17 READ MORE: Blue cards rule 'in danger of scrap already' after backlash to proposed football change The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us we'll send you the sassiest showbiz stories some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens...along with the latest breaking news of course To join our community, all you have to do to join is click on this link select 'Join Chat' and you're in No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team We also treat our community members to competitions If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice CLICK HERE TO JOIN She spoke about the abuse she encounters from fans in the stand who inherited her love for the game from her dad who is a coach What do you think of Mariangela Presicce's response to the thugs? Let us know in the comments section Mariangela said: "People often ask me how I can tolerate insults and much more. "And I tell them 'If you have a passion for this sport, you close your ears but not your heart. Otherwise you end up thinking about it and feeling bad about the cruelty that exists'." Mariangela Presicce is from Lecce(Image: Jam Press)The model who recently took part in the Milano Fashion Week, added: "I only have anger towards these people, but unfortunately we live in a world of labels and without much humanity." As well as being a model and referee, Mariangela also uses her to profile to raise awareness of violence against women. Nick Abbot is Leading Britain's Conversation Officials in Presicce in Puglia are offering the cash as part of an effort to transform dilapidated homes and re-populate the area Some of the homes available come in at less than £25,000 as they have been sitting abandoned for some time and are in need of renovation work Local councillor Alfredo Palese told CNN: “There are many empty homes in the historical center built before 1991 which we would like to see alive again with new residents Read more: Heart of gold: Jack Grealish keeps promise to Finlay, 11, performing special 'worm' celebration after World Cup goal Read more: Shamima Begum ‘trafficked for sexual exploitation’ by Isis, say her lawyers "We will be offering up to 30,000 euros to people willing to move here and buy one of these abandoned dwellings Further information about available properties will appear on the town hall’s website in the coming weeks buyers must buy one of a selection of properties built before 1991 and agree to move to Presicce permanently and renovate the property See more More Latest News See more Latest News See more The News Explained See more Royals See more Highlights & Opinion See more More Topics