With an ageing population of about 20 residents, the island has joined forces with the church to launch a campaign enticing people to move there, the Greek City Times reported. Families who set up residence there will receive a monthly allowance of €500 for three years – a total of €18,000, the publication said.

The program to pay people to move to the remote Greek island of Antikythera is managed by the local council and the Greek Orthodox Church, aimed at revitalizing the island's dwindling population. Successful applicants—typically families with children—are provided with a house, a plot of land for farming or business, and a monthly stipend of approximately €500 for the first three years of their residency. In 2026, the selection process remains highly competitive and prioritizes Greek citizens or those of Greek descent, though the program is technically open to international applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to the island's way of life. Applicants must be willing to live in a very isolated environment with minimal infrastructure, as the island has only one small shop and very few permanent residents. Interested parties should contact the Municipality of Kythira and Antikythera directly to check for open "calls for interest," as the program is not a "walk-in" opportunity but a structured effort to build a sustainable, young community on this historically significant island.