Greece: e-EFKA and DYPA to distribute over 140 million euros in payments
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Security announced payments totaling 140.9 million euros from e-EFKA and DYPA to 192,717 beneficiaries.
- Payments will be distributed from Monday to Friday, August 7, 2026, covering various benefits including extra-allowances, one-off payments, and unemployment benefits.
- Specific amounts include 57.4 million euros for the second half of 2026 bonus payments and 23 million euros for unemployment and other benefits.
The Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Security has announced a series of payments totaling over 140 million euros from the e-EFKA and DYPA social security funds. These funds will be distributed to more than 192,000 beneficiaries between Monday and Friday, August 7, 2026.
The scheduled payments cover a range of benefits, including extra-allowances for disabled individuals, one-off payments, and various forms of unemployment and employment support. A significant portion, 57.4 million euros, is allocated for the second half of 2026 bonus payments, benefiting over 91,000 recipients.
Additional disbursements include 23 million euros for unemployment and other benefits, 12 million euros for subsidized maternity leave for 17,000 mothers, and 19 million euros for subsidized employment programs. These payments aim to provide financial support across different categories of beneficiaries within the Greek social security system.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.