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👋 Hey there expats,

In this week’s newsletter, we’re bringing you Greece’s plans to transform the island of Poros, what is an IKE, and the journey to getting 10,000 views on our first YouTube video!

🎊 We’re celebrating our first ever YouTube video’s first 10,000 views!

9 months ago, we hosted a webinar on our brand new YouTube Channel about the pros and cons of living in Greece, and with only a few subscribers, over time we have managed to build an audience that resonated with our topics, and engaged with our content.

Did you know?

In December of 2023, Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, announced that Poros will become the third “green island” in the Aegean following the islands of Astypalaia and Halki. Plans were put in place to aid this “green” transformation:

• Building a photovoltaic park to cover a significant part of the island’s annual energy needs

• Powering the ferry connection between Poros and Galatas on the mainland with electricity, and also developing an e-ship to that effect

• Boosting overall e-mobility in both public and private transportation

In the news

🏝️ For Brits, Greece is the most value for money destination for holidays. Read here.

🥵Greece Faces Intense Heatwave with Temperatures Set to Reach 42°C. Read here.

On the blog

📥 What is IKE?: In our most recent article, the IKE (Idiotiki Kefalaiouxiki Etaireia in Greek) is a type of private limited liability company. First introduced in 2012, it is the most common form of company in Greece, and requires a minimum of one euro of capital. Read more about it here.

That's it for this week's newsletter! As always, feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or if you'd like to be featured.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead filled with Greek adventures and memorable experiences.

Yassas!

The “My Greek Expat Journey” Team

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