The northern Greek municipality of Kilkis will pay families a one-time bonus of 1,000 euros ($1,160) for every child born from Jan. 1, 2027, the latest local effort to counter the country's deepening demographic crisis.
The payment will be tax-free, with no income limits, and will not count toward eligibility for other welfare benefits, the municipality said in a statement.
It will be available to permanent residents and registered citizens of Kilkis, including married couples, couples in civil partnerships and single parents.
The aim is to give families practical support, encourage young couples to have children and help parents cover expenses in the first months after a birth, the municipality said.
Kilkis, a largely rural area near the border with North Macedonia, has lost population for decades as young people move to cities or abroad.
Greece has one of the lowest birth rates in the European Union, and births have fallen to record lows in recent years.
The government has called the population decline a national threat and introduced a national birth allowance, tax breaks and housing support for young families.
Several Greek towns and regions have added their own incentives to try to keep young families from leaving.