Italy offers money to people who move to tourist islands to live.

According to Euronews, Sardinia is considered a "paradise island" in the Mediterranean. However, the island is facing a major problem as young locals tend to move abroad for work. To combat this migration, the Italian government has allocated approximately 45 million euros (about 44.6 million USD) for resettlement subsidies. This money is expected to be distributed among 3,000 people (an average of 15,000 USD per person).

If you want to receive the money, the most important thing is that you move to the island to live.

"The amount of money sounds attractive. However, you need to meet their requirements," Euronews quoted.

First, recipients must move to a municipality in Sardinia with a population of less than 3,000. The $15,000 grant is not for spending on leisure. You need to use the money to buy or renovate a house. It's important to note that the grant cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of buying or renovating a house. Therefore, the government doesn't always disburse the full $15,000.

Finally, the recipient must move into the new home. Additionally, you need to register as a permanent resident in Sardinia within 18 months of arrival. Italy's population is aging. The average age of Italians is currently 45.7 and is projected to rise to 50.7 by 2050. The country's population is also projected to decline by almost 20% by 2070 (from 59.55 million to 47.6 million).

These issues are even more pressing in rural areas like Sardinia. Christian Solinas, President of Sardinia, says the plan will encourage young people to stay on or move to the island.

"The island will become fertile ground for those who move here to live or decide to build a family here," he said.

With over 500 people over 100 years old, Sardinia has one of the highest centenarian densities in the world – 33 people over 100 years old per 100,000 inhabitants.

Anh Thi