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This platform is edited and published by Laurie Kezas, a Greek-French Canadian political columnist and author of 13 books, who leverages her professional journalism background and local insights to share practical, well-researched relocation guides. Professional Affiliations & Contributions: • Previously featured in: To Vima, Lamprakis Press • Current contributor: Mononews • Author Profile: ΒΙΒΛΙΟΝΕΤ, National Book Center
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Housing

PlotX: A Simpler Way to Buy in Greece

Three Kefalonia students built PlotX, a platform that puts every document and step of a property purchase in one shared Deal Room, wherever buyers live.
Destinations

Discover Koukaki: Beneath the Acropolis

Koukaki grew from a quiet concrete grid into one of Athens’ most visited districts. Retirees considering a move should judge the building before the address.
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There Are No Private Beaches in Greece

Greek law guarantees that the sea belongs to everyone. A lawyer explains what that means when you swim, build or buy near the Greek coast.
Daily life

Moving to the Birthplace of the Olympics

Two representatives of Ilians living in Attica explain what daily life, healthcare, transport, and community integration really involve for retirees settling permanently near ancient Olympia.
Daily life

Get to know Athens through two frenemies

Amanda Michalopoulou's novel follows two frenemies through post-dictatorship Athens, offering foreign readers an intimate glimpse into the city and modern Greek society.
Destinations

Living in Corfu: Venetian Charm, Ionian Ease

A green, rainy island with a registered aristocracy, a royal summer palace, and centuries of foreign rule that make newcomers feel oddly at home.
Destinations

Discover Karditsa: Bike-Friendly Town

Karditsa, one of Greece's flattest and most bike-friendly cities, offers foreign retirees an affordable, authentic slice of provincial life built around cycling and farmers' markets.
Destinations

Eight Cities on Two Wheels

Karditsa, Trikala, Volos, Ioannina, Keramoti, Messolonghi, Kalamata and Chania compared for terrain, infrastructure, riding season, and how far a bicycle life can actually take you.
Destinations

Living on Samos: The Green Border Island

Pine forests, Muscat vineyards and a year-round community, a mile from Turkey. Samos is a green, mountainous island with special property rules for non-EU buyers.
Daily life

Four Years Waiting on Archaeologists

A Falkirk entrepreneur bought a ruined building in a Cretan village, only to learn it was the old school, and is still waiting on archaeologists.
Destinations

Living in Chania: A City in Two Seasons

Chania offers an island lifestyle with a real city's year-round infrastructure, covering healthcare, housing, cost of living, daily life, and who this Cretan city suits.
Settling In

Property Transfer Tax May Hit 15%

Greece's Prime Minister has proposed raising the property transfer tax for non-EU buyers from 3% to 15% but no draft law exists yet.
Destinations

Living in Messolonghi: Life by the Lagoon

Messolonghi gives foreign retirees a flat, bike-friendly lagoon town with low costs and mild winters, offering authentic Greek daily life away from island tourist crowds.
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How to Find a Doctor in Greece

Greece's doctor-search system runs through two government portals but the English-language hub only gets you halfway. Here's how to use the search tools once you're past the introduction page.
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Leash on the Beach: Dog Owner Guide

Greece welcomes dogs, but beach rules and port police regulations apply. Understanding the legal framework ensures a smooth coastal holiday or island-hopping experience with your pet.
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Buying Property in Border Areas

Lawyer Alex Kassandrinos explains why buying property in Greece’s border regions can become a complex legal process for non-EU foreign buyers.
Housing

After the Purchase: Renovation Costs

This guide provides realistic Greek renovation budgets, from light refreshes to full restorations, offering essential advice for foreign buyers managing high-quality property projects from abroad.
Settling In

Breaking the No Bill, No Service Cycle

Proving your Greek address is a confusing first hurdle for newcomers. This guide explains valid proof, required timing, and how to break the "no bill" cycle.