In their quest to tackle the depopulation crisis devastating Europe, local communities are getting creative. One such example is Oliete, a rural Spanish village aiming to attract digital nomads through its innovative “Adopt-an-Olive-Tree” program and cutting-edge coworking space. For those unfamiliar with Oliete, this is a picturesque, landlocked village in Teruel, in the autonomous community …
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In his crusade to run a country with “more public transport and less Lamborghinis,” Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is pushing forward a new law to scrap the so-called Golden Visas, a move that directly impacts digital nomads and entrepreneurs. The controversial remark was uttered in September, referring to the introduction of more aggressive …
Searches for moving out of the country and becoming a digital nomad expanded exponentially this month as many United States citizens are starting to come to grips with what a change in presidential administration could mean for them. Search terms for “how to move to Canada” and even “best countries to move to” have replaced …
Italian and Spanish cities have made headlines in recent years for offering attractive financial incentives to digital nomads. However, Europe isn’t the only region rolling out the welcome mat. Across the United States, cities are now competing to lure remote workers with much more than just cash. From charming small towns to tech-forward urban hubs, …
This Spanish paradise has set aside €2 million to encourage digital nomads in the tech sector to relocate to the region for a two-year period. Throughout 2024, numerous Spanish cities have seen growing protests against the presence of tourists and digital nomads, due to a series of concerns associated with these demographics. However, not all …
While destinations like Barcelona or the Canary Islands take steps to discourage the arrival of foreigners and local discontent with digital nomads grows, other Spanish towns are even offering thousands of euros for remote workers to settle in their territories. For instance, the province of Malaga has been implementing initiatives since 2019 to combat depopulation …