Birth incentive from the island in Greece: 170,000 Turkish Lira support per child

Greece's small islands, including Nisyros (Incirlik), are launching a new support program to prevent population loss. The program targets families who permanently reside on the island, providing assistance for every child they have who is born abroad.3,000 euros (approximately 170,000 TL)A one‑time payment has been decided. The municipality is also considering a monthly allowance for children up to the age of 5.150 euros (approximately 8,500 TL)is considering providing it.

New Incentive to Boost Population

Nisyros Municipality has adopted a new measure to support families against the island's declining population. The regulation proposed by Mayor Christofis Koronaios was approved unanimously by the municipal council.

The program's primary goal is to prevent the exodus of young people from the island and to encourage families to stay on the island and have children.

Three thousand euros will be paid for each child.

According to the new regulation, families permanently residing in Nisyros can receive a one‑time support ofthree thousand eurosin the amount of a one‑time support.

To benefit without payment, the family must be registered with the municipality and the child must have permanent residence on the island at the time of birth.

The resources allocated by the municipality are a total of9,000 euroswas announced as.

Support will not be taxable.

It was stated that the 3,000 euro assistance given for birth would be exempt from tax. Also, this payment will not be included in the income calculations that determine whether families can benefit from other social assistance.

According to the municipal administration, 3,000 euros constitutes the maximum support amount that can be provided under the existing local government legislation.

Monthly 150 Euro Support on the Agenda

Nisyros Municipality's efforts are not limited to birth assistance alone. The administration is also considering the option of regular payments to children living on the island up to the age of five.

According to the plan that has not yet been finalized, monthly per child150 euros, i.e., approximately8,500 TLPayment is on the agenda. If the regulation is implemented, families will be able to receive monthly support for the first five years in addition to the one‑time assistance given at birth.

Retention of Youth on the Island is Targeted

The local government aims to reverse the population loss on the island through financial incentives. In particular, it seeks to prevent young people from leaving the island and to ensure that families continue to live here.

In addition to Nisyros, similar problems are reported on other small Greek islands with declining populations, while local authorities are working on various economic incentives to preserve their populations.