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Axarquía village offers financial help with driving licences to prevent depopulation

Antonio Yuste, the town's PSOE mayor.
Antonio Yuste, the town's PSOE mayor. / SUR
  • Almachar town hall will provide any resident aged 18 to 25 100 euros as long as they are registered on the padrón

Almáchar town hall announced last week that it has set aside 3,000 euros to help young people in the village obtain their driving licence. Anyone aged 18 to 25 may apply for 100 euros as long as they are registered on the local council's 'padrón'.

Mayor of Almáchar, Antonio Yuste, said the initiative would prevent young people from leaving the village and "make it easier" for them to get from A to B.

The village has a number of incentives including baby vouchers to stop depopulation.