As urbanization continues to push people towards the cities, towns and villages around the world are watching their populations dwindle. Villages like Albinen in Switzerland aren’t very happy to watch its young people leaving in great numbers, which is why they have come up with a radical way to attract new residents. The tiny village will offer new residents $25,200 who are willing to live in the village for at least 10 years. If you want to be paid to live in a picturesque town in Switzerland, here’s your chance.
Want to live in the Alps? This Swiss village will pay you to live there
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