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Greece to Disburse 2.48 Billion Euros in August Payments for Pensions and Benefits
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Greece to Disburse 2.48 Billion Euros in August Payments for Pensions and Benefits

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece's e-EFKA and DYPA will disburse approximately 2.48 billion euros between August 24 and 28, 2026.
  • Payments cover September pensions, lump-sum benefits, unemployment aid, maternity benefits, and subsidized employment programs for over 4.3 million beneficiaries.
  • Specific payment dates are staggered, with pensions for September being paid on August 26 and 28, and other benefits distributed between August 24 and 28.

Greece is set to disburse a significant amount of funds totaling approximately 2.48 billion euros from the e-EFKA and DYPA social security and employment agencies. These payments are scheduled to occur between Monday, August 24, and Friday, August 28, 2026.

The disbursements will benefit more than 4.3 million individuals. The funds cover a range of essential payments, including September pensions, lump-sum retirement benefits, unemployment subsidies, maternity allowances, and participation in subsidized employment programs.

Specifically, the largest portion, over 1.319 billion euros, will be paid on August 26 to 2.6 million beneficiaries for September pensions. A further 1.113 billion euros will be distributed on August 28 to 1.6 million beneficiaries for the same purpose. Other payments, including lump sums, unemployment benefits, maternity leave allowances, and employment program subsidies, will be made between August 24 and 28, totaling tens of millions of euros.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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