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Village to pay newcomers意村庄发钱吸引新移民

A quaint little Italian town named Santo Stefano di Sessanio will pay people up to 40,000 pounds to move into the town in an attempt to revive their economy.意大利古朴小镇圣斯特凡诺·迪塞斯为重振经济，将为迁居这里的人发放最高4万英镑（约合人民币34万元）的补助金。

The medieval hilltop town is located in the mountains of the Abruzzo region, with only 115 citizens.据《每日邮报》报道，这个中世纪风格的山顶小镇坐落于阿布鲁佐地区的群山之中，目前只有115名居民。

Thirteen of them are under 20 while 41 are over 65, reported the Daily Mail.其中13人年龄在20岁以下，41人在65岁以上。

The report further cited the town council as having stated that it was "essential" to do something to ensure a sustainable and lasting development of the area.报道还称，当地政府表示，为了确保本地的可持续和长久发展，必须要有所行动了。

The offer includes a monthly wage of up to 7,200 pounds for the first three years.新移民迁来后前三年，每月能获得最高7200英镑的薪水。

The town has stated that it hopes to attract tourist guides, cleaners, pharmacists and those who can promote local produce.当地政府表示，他们希望吸引导游、清洁工、药剂师以及能推销当地农产品的人前来定居。

Furthermore, applicants must be aged between 18 and 40 and live in the village for a minimum of five years.此外，申请者必须年龄在18至40岁之间，至少要这里长住五年。