Swiss Village Gives $24,000 to Residents

Located in southwestern Switzerland, the village of Albinen is famous for its stunning views of the Alps, clean air and quiet. The local government has offered to pay people to move there permanently, for at least 10 years, to address the problem of a shrinking and aging population.

Accordingly, each adult who moves in will receive $24,000 and an additional $12,000 for each child who comes to live with them. However, to receive this support, applicants must meet many conditions such as being under 45 years old, having to invest at least $480,000 to buy a house in the village. The person coming to live must actually spend most of their time in the village, instead of considering it just a second home that they occasionally visit.

Albinen has a long history, dating back to 100 BC, with the first church built in 1861, the post office opening in 1895 and the grocery store in 1906.

Other European countries are also implementing programs to encourage people to move to the countryside. In Italy, the government of Sardinia is paying up to $17,000 for people to move to rural areas and renovate their homes. The program is part of a $51 million support package, but requires participants to settle in towns with a population of less than 3,000 and stay for at least 18 months.

When the Swiss village invited people to live, many people thought that the "price" was high compared to other areas, such as Italy. However, others said that Switzerland is one of the countries famous for its expensive living standards, but in return, the quality of life is among the top in the world . "If I meet the conditions, I still want to come here," said one tourist.

TH (according to VnExpress)

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