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Sonia Sharma & Lottie Gibbons

Idyllic Greek island will pay families £450 a month to live there

Most of us can only dream of living in paradise, but now might be your chance.

The remote but idyllic island of Antikythera is looking for families with more than three children to move there.

Antikythera , whose neighbours are Crete and Kythira, only has 24 permanent residents, which increases to 40 during the summer.

Most of the population is aged over 50 and there are very few children, but officials have started a "re-population project", reports Chronicle Live.

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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).

Speaking to the Greek website  iefimerida , 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.

He said that when he was going to school, four decades ago, about 300 people lived on the island but the population had since dwindled.

He added: "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."

Antikythera has just one small provisions shop, with basic food and vegetables. However, it does have electricity and internet connection.

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

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