Greece announces July 20-24 payments for social security and employment benefits
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Greece's Ministry of Labor announced payment schedules for e-EFKA and DYPA benefits from July 20 to 24.
- A total of approximately 68.6 million euros will be disbursed to over 80,000 beneficiaries.
- Payments include unemployment benefits, maternity leave subsidies, and funds for public benefit programs.
The Greek Ministry of Labor has released a detailed schedule for benefit payments to be disbursed by the e-EFKA (Unified Social Security Fund) and DYPA (Public Employment Service) between July 20 and 24. This round of payments will distribute a total of approximately 68.6 million euros to more than 80,000 beneficiaries across the country.
The e-EFKA will issue payments on July 21 totaling 14.8 million euros to 29,869 beneficiaries for various provisions, including maternity, sickness, and accident benefits, as well as funeral expenses. Additionally, from July 20 to 24, a sum of 15 million euros will be paid to 700 beneficiaries as a continuation of lump-sum decisions.
DYPA will also be distributing significant funds, with a total of 38.8 million euros allocated to 49,600 beneficiaries. This includes 17 million euros for unemployment benefits and other allowances to 28,000 individuals, and 1 million euros for subsidized maternity leave to 1,500 mothers.
Furthermore, DYPA will provide 19 million euros to 17,000 beneficiaries under subsidized employment programs and 1.8 million euros to 3,100 beneficiaries for public benefit programs. These disbursements are part of the regular support provided to employees, the unemployed, and insured individuals, as confirmed by the ministry's announcement.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.