/**
 * Theme functions and definitions
 *
 */

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION', wp_get_theme()->get( 'Version' ) );
define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR', get_template_directory() );
define( 'ARTISTIC_THEME_URL', get_template_directory_uri() );

if ( ! isset( $content_width ) ) {
	$content_width = 800; // Pixels.
}

// Theme storage
// Attention! Must be in the global namespace to compatibility with WP-CLI
//-------------------------------------------------------------------------
$GLOBALS['ARTISTIC_STORAGE'] = array(
		'social_sharing' => 'facebook,whatsapp,linkedin',
		'social_urls' => 'https://www.instagram.com/ ,https://www.facebook.com/ ,https://www.youtube.com/',
		'show_preloader' => 0,
		'magic_cursor' => 1,
		'show_small_heading_icon' => 1,
		'small_heading_icon' => '',
		'footer_copyright_text' => '',
		'smooth_scrolling' => 0,
		'archive_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'blog_single_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'preloader_icon' => '',
		'portfolio_page_title' => '',
		'portfolio_archive_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'portfolio_single_page_layout' => 'full-width',
		'header_background_image' => '',
		'project_page_header_background_image' => '',
		'blog_page_header_background_image' => '',
		'read_more_icon' => ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR.'/assets/images/arrow-white.svg',
);

if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_slug_fonts_url' ) ) {
	function artistic_slug_fonts_url() {
		$fonts_url = ''; 
		  
		/* Translators: If there are characters in your language that are not
		* supported by Plus Jakarta Sans, translate this to 'off'. Do not translate
		* into your own language.
		*/
		$font = _x( 'on', 'Plus Jakarta Sans font: on or off', 'artistics' );
		 
		if ( 'off' !== $font ) {
			
			$font_families = array();
			 
			if ( 'off' !== $font ) {
				$font_families[] = 'Plus Jakarta Sans:ital,wght@0,200..800;1,200..800';
			}
			 
			$query_args = array(
				'family'	=> urlencode( implode( '&family=', $font_families ) ),
				'display' 	=> urlencode( 'swap' ),
			);
		
			$query_args = str_replace(array('%26','%3D'), array('&','='), $query_args);
			
			$fonts_url = add_query_arg( $query_args, 'https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2' );
		}
		
		return esc_url_raw( $fonts_url );
		
	}
}

if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_setup' ) ) {
	/**
	 * Set up theme support.
	 *
	 * @return void
	 */
	function artistic_theme_setup() {
	
		register_nav_menus( 
			array( 
					'header' => esc_html__( 'Header', 'artistics' ) ,
					'footer' => esc_html__( 'Footer', 'artistics' ) 
				 )		
		);

		add_theme_support( 'post-thumbnails' );
		add_theme_support( 'automatic-feed-links' );
		add_theme_support( 'title-tag' );
		add_theme_support( 'editor-styles' );
		add_theme_support(
			'html5',
			array(
				'search-form',
				'comment-form',
				'comment-list',
				'gallery',
				'caption',
				'script',
				'style',
			)
		);
		add_theme_support(
			'custom-logo',
			array(
				'height'      => 100,
				'width'       => 350,
				'flex-height' => true,
				'flex-width'  => true,
			)
		);
		
		/*
		 * Gutenberg wide images.
		 */
		add_theme_support( 'align-wide' );
		
		/**
        * Load textdomain.
        */
        load_theme_textdomain( 'artistics', ARTISTIC_THEME_DIR . '/languages' );

		
		
		if ( is_admin() ) { 
			add_editor_style( array( artistic_slug_fonts_url(), 'assets/css/css-variable.css', 'assets/css/all.min.css', 'style-editor.css' ) );
		}
	}

}
add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'artistic_theme_setup' );

/**
 * Enqueue styles
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_load_styles' ) ) {
	function artistic_theme_load_styles() {
		$active_demo =  artistic_get_active_demo();
		if( get_option( 'artistic_demo_imported' ) != 1 ) {
			wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-font-manrope', artistic_slug_fonts_url(), array(), null );	
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-css-variable', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/css-variable.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'fontawesome-6.4.0', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/all.min.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'bootstrap-5.3.2', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/bootstrap.min.css', array(), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		wp_enqueue_style( 'artistic-style', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/style.css', array('bootstrap-5.3.2','fontawesome-6.4.0'), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );

		if($active_demo > 1) {
			wp_enqueue_style( 'demo-'.esc_attr($active_demo), ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/css/demo-'.esc_attr($active_demo).'.css', array('artistic-style'), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION );
		}
	}
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'artistic_theme_load_styles',999 );

/**
 * Enqueue scripts
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_theme_load_scripts' ) ) {
	function artistic_theme_load_scripts() {
		global $ARTISTIC_STORAGE;
	
		if( get_theme_mod( 'smooth_scrolling', $ARTISTIC_STORAGE['smooth_scrolling'] ) ) { 
			wp_enqueue_script( 'SmoothScroll', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/SmoothScroll.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_script( 'gsap', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/gsap.min.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		if( get_theme_mod( 'magic_cursor', $ARTISTIC_STORAGE['magic_cursor'] ) ) { 
		wp_enqueue_script( 'magiccursor', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/magiccursor.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		}
		
		wp_enqueue_script( 'SplitText', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/SplitText.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		wp_enqueue_script( 'ScrollTrigger', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/ScrollTrigger.min.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		wp_enqueue_script( 'theme-js', ARTISTIC_THEME_URL . '/assets/js/function.js', array( 'jquery' ), ARTISTIC_THEME_VERSION, true );
		
		// js for comments
		if ( is_singular() && comments_open() && get_option( 'thread_comments' ) ) {
			wp_enqueue_script( 'comment-reply' );
		}

	}
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'artistic_theme_load_scripts' );


/**
 * Register widget area.
 */
if ( ! function_exists( 'artistic_widgets_init' ) ) {
	function artistic_widgets_init() {
		
		register_sidebar( array(
			'name'          => esc_html__( 'Sidebar', 'artistics' ),
			'id'            => 'main-sidebar',
			'description'   => esc_html__( 'Add widgets here to appear in your sidebar.', 'artistics' ),
			'before_widget' => '<aside id="%1$s" class="widget %2$s">',
			'after_widget'  => '</aside>',
			'before_title'  => '<h3 class="widget-title">',
			'after_title'   => '</h3>',
		) );
		
		register_sidebar( array(
			'name'          => esc_html__( 'Project sidebar', 'artistics' ),
			'id'            => 'project-sidebar',
			'description'   => esc_html__( 'Add widgets here to appear in your Project sidebar.', 'artistics' ),
			'before_widget' => '<aside id="%1$s" class="widget %2$s">',
			'after_widget'  => '</aside>',
			'before_title'  => '<h3 class="widget-title">',
			'after_title'   => '</h3>',
		) );
		
	}
}
add_action( 'widgets_init', 'artistic_widgets_init' );

/**
*	Change post per page for project
*/
function artistic_pre_get_posts_project( $query ) {
	if ( ! is_admin() && $query->is_main_query() && is_post_type_archive( 'awaiken-project' ) ) {
		$query->set( 'posts_per_page', 999 );
		return;
	}
}
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'artistic_pre_get_posts_project', 11 );

/**
*	Include required file
*/
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	<style>img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px }</style>
	<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="Artistics &raquo; Sao Tome CBI Application A Gateway to Economic Opportunities Comments Feed" href="https://octane.strivebeam.com/sao-tome-cbi-application-a-gateway-to-economic-opportunities/feed/" />
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						<h1 class="text-anime">Sao Tome CBI Application A Gateway to Economic Opportunities</h1>						<div class="post-single-meta wow fadeInUp" data-wow-delay="0.25s">
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<h1>Understanding the Sao Tome CBI Application Process</h1>
<p>The Sao Tome CBI Application <a href="https://saotomecbi.net/">Sao Tome CBI application</a> program offers an exciting opportunity for investors seeking to acquire citizenship in the picturesque island nation of Sao Tome and Principe. This program is part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment while providing individuals and families with a means to expand their global mobility and access new markets.</p>
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<h2>What is Sao Tome CBI?</h2>
<p>Sao Tome and Principe, a small archipelago located off the western coast of Central Africa, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant culture. The country&#8217;s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program was established to stimulate economic growth through investments in various sectors, including real estate, tourism, and infrastructure. By participating in this program, investors can gain citizenship and, consequently, enjoy visa-free travel to multiple countries.</p>
<h2>Eligibility Criteria for Sao Tome CBI</h2>
<p>The eligibility criteria for the Sao Tome CBI program are designed to ensure that investors genuinely contribute to the nation&#8217;s development. Potential applicants must meet the following requirements:</p>
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<li>Be at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Provide a clean criminal record and satisfactory proof of good character.</li>
<li>Demonstrate financial stability and the ability to make the required investment.</li>
<li>Pass health checks to ensure no public health risks.</li>
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<h2>Investment Options</h2>
<p>Applicants can choose from several investment options to qualify for the Sao Tome CBI program. These include:</p>
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<li><strong>Real Estate Investment:</strong> Investors can purchase property within designated areas, with a minimum investment threshold that supports sustainable tourism development.</li>
<li><strong>Contribution to a Government Fund:</strong> This typically involves a non-refundable donation to a government-approved development fund aimed at social and economic projects.</li>
<li><strong>Business Investment:</strong> Setting up a new or existing business that creates jobs and supports local economic growth also qualifies investors for citizenship.</li>
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<h2>Benefits of Sao Tome CBI</h2>
<p>The Sao Tome CBI program offers numerous advantages to successful applicants, including:</p>
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<li><strong>Dual Citizenship:</strong> Investors can potentially hold dual citizenship, granting them broader access and rights in multiple jurisdictions.</li>
<li><strong>Visa-Free Travel:</strong> Citizenship provides the ability to travel without a visa to over 150 countries, including parts of Europe and Asia.</li>
<li><strong>Stable Economy:</strong> Sao Tome and Principe is politically stable and economically developing, presenting several opportunities for business and investment.</li>
<li><strong>Quality of Life:</strong> The islands offer a peaceful, relaxing lifestyle, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.</li>
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<h2>Application Process</h2>
<p>Applying for the Sao Tome CBI is a structured process that involves several key steps:</p>
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<li><strong>Initial Consultation:</strong> Engage with a reputable agency that specializes in CBI applications to assess your eligibility and understand the process.</li>
<li><strong>Preparation of Documents:</strong> Compile all necessary documentation, including proof of investment, identity verification, and health certificates.</li>
<li><strong>Application Submission:</strong> Submit your application along with the required fees. This includes government processing fees and due diligence costs.</li>
<li><strong>Background Checks:</strong> The government will conduct thorough background checks to verify all information provided.</li>
<li><strong>Approval and Investment:</strong> Upon successful application, investors must fulfill their chosen investment commitment to finalize the citizenship process.</li>
<li><strong>Issuance of Citizenship Certificate:</strong> Once all steps are completed, successful applicants will receive their citizenship certificate.</li>
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<h2>Common Challenges in the Application Process</h2>
<p>While the Sao Tome CBI program presents a wealth of opportunities, applicants may encounter certain challenges along the way:</p>
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<li><strong>Documentation Requirements:</strong> Gathering the necessary documentation can be daunting. It’s essential to ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete to avoid delays.</li>
<li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Applicants should expect rigorous background checks, and any discrepancies may jeopardize their application.</li>
<li><strong>Investment Decisions:</strong> Deciding between different investment options can be complex. Potential applicants should conduct thorough research to select the best option suited to their goals.</li>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Sao Tome CBI application process provides an innovative pathway for investors seeking to gain citizenship while contributing to the economic development of a beautiful island nation. With its unique benefits, peaceful lifestyle, and the potential for profitable investments, Sao Tome and Principe stands out as an attractive destination for both personal and economic growth. By understanding the eligibility requirements, investment options, and application process, prospective investors can successfully navigate their journey toward becoming citizens of Sao Tome and Principe.</p>
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