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Sonia Sharma & Ruth Ovens

Greek island with just 24 inhabitants wants to pay families £450 a month to live there

If running away and living on an idyllic island in the middle of crystal clear waters is something you've always dreamed of  then this might be the chance of a lifetime.

Antikythera, situated between Crete and Kythira, has a tiny population of just 24 permanent residents, increasing to 40 during the summer.

There are very few children and the average is over 50, but officials are hoping to change this with a "re-population project".

Under the scheme, set up by the Metropolitan Bishop of Kythera and Monemvasia and the local council, the authorities will provide each family with a monthly stipend of €500 (£450) reports Chronicle Live.

But they are looking for families with more than three children to make the move to the island which does have electricity and internet connection - but only one basic shop.

Andreas Harhalakis, president of the council, said it is actively looking for people who are willing to work as fishermen, stock-farmers, builders or bakers, when talking to Greek website  iefimerida.

Four decades ago the island had almost 300 people living there.

He said: "We are looking for many families to 'revive' our island.

"The specialties of the people we seek are bakers, builders and fishermen. These people could secure a decent payday in Antikythera."

To find out more or to apply, visit the  Antikythira website  or call the local council on +30 2736033004.

Get all the latest news from in and around the city on the Bristol Live homepage .

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