Greece attracts lockdown migrants

They are commonly known as "digital nomads," but they might as well be described as "lockdown migrants." Greece seems to have a strong appeal among Europe's remote workers as a suitable place to experience quarantine life without having to give up too much in terms of living standards. Kathimerini spoke to several Europeans from their newfound homes in Athens, Arcadia and the island of Chios.

"I used to make lightning visits to Athens, until I happened to spend a whole weekend in the city. That's when the idea of settling here was born," says Letizia Sebregondi, who has been staying in the hip central Athens district of Koukaki since October 21. It's not the first time that the 36-year-old, who works as a digital marketing consultant in the wine sector, has lived outside her native Italy, having spent time in Brazil, France and the United States.

"Athens has a...

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