Christos Iliopoulos
Dialogue –
Navigating inheritance acceptance in Greece: Legal procedures and essential considerations
The acceptance of inheritance necessitates a process of necessary legal and administrative steps before one can obtain ownership of any estate to which they are entitled. One’s right as an …
Dialogue –
Unconditional vote for Greeks abroad
Until four years ago, the unthinkable was the status quo. The Greeks who lived outside of Greece could not vote in the general elections, unless they travelled to Greece to …
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Harmonising the data of Greek properties
Very often, when the owners of Greek real estate (immovable) property wish to sell or transfer it, they realise that the registration data of their property is incompatible or not …
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Unlocking extended stays in Greece: Navigating residence permits for non-EU nationals
Many foreign nationals wish to stay for a prolonged period of time in Greece for various reasons. The nationals of European Union (EU) member states have the right to reside …
What to do when you are served with a lawsuit action in Greece
If you live outside of Greece and you own property or have other assets or interests in Greece, you may find yourself in a case where you are served, at …
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Opening or updating a bank account in Greece
In recent years, banks in Greece have been applying stricter rules to ensure they have updated and accurate records of the identity and of the personal data of their clients. …
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Great news for parents who wish to offer Greek property gifts to kids
From 1 October 2021, a major tax break has been introduced by the Greek government. Parents who wish to transfer to their children any type of asset, including real estate, …
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Next of kin certificate for an inheritance in Greece
Many documents are needed and a laborious procedure is required in Greece, in order to accept an estate or a share of it and obtain the ownership of the assets …
Dialogue –
The Greek state indifferent to Greek expatriates
Thousands of people of Greek background around the world wish to obtain the Greek passport. Is that good or bad? One would think that for a country like Greece, with …
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Protection for European Citizens outside Europe
If you hold a Greek passport, you are considered a European citizen, meaning a citizen of a member state of the European Union (EU). Holding a Greek / European passport …