Deconstructor of Fun 356. One Year Later. Our Life and Business in South of Europe.
Nov 4, 2026
A year after swapping Nordic winters for Athens and Limassol, two entrepreneurs compare life in southern Europe. They tackle bureaucracy boss fights, Cyprus’s gaming boom, non-dom tax perks, Greek and Finnish taxation, and the realities of building friendships abroad. Along the way, they weigh infrastructure, family life, identity, travel headaches, and whether relocating is truly worth it.
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Greece Rebuilt Its Finances Without Rebuilding Everything
- Greece’s financial crisis rebuilt fiscal discipline while leaving infrastructure visibly neglected.
- Deep distrust of government helps explain widespread cash payments and informal invoices.
Keep Your Old Phone Number During Relocation
- Keep your original phone number longer than expected while establishing local services.
- New-country banking, residency, phone, and account systems often depend on the old number and cannot be changed easily.
Cyprus Has A Surprisingly Strong Games Cluster
- Cyprus has become a genuine games hub, not merely a tax destination.
- Limassol hosts studios including Scorewarrior, Wargaming, Owlcat, SayGames, and the team behind UFL.