Greece to disburse over 50 million euros in benefits
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- e-EFKA and DYPA will disburse over 50 million euros to 48,150 beneficiaries between June 15 and June 19.
- Payments include unemployment benefits, maternity leave subsidies, and funds for employment programs.
- The disbursements are part of regular payments from the Greek social security and employment services.
Greek social security and employment agencies e-EFKA and DYPA are set to disburse over 50 million euros to more than 48,000 beneficiaries in the coming days. The payments, scheduled between June 15 and June 19, cover a range of benefits and support programs.
Beneficiaries will receive funds for unemployment, including regular unemployment benefits and support for those participating in subsidized employment programs. Additionally, payments will be made for maternity leave subsidies and for public benefit programs. The total amount allocated for these disbursements exceeds 50.3 million euros, reaching approximately 48,150 individuals.
Specific allocations include around 15 million euros for lump-sum payments following decision issuances, and another 17 million euros for unemployment and other benefits. Mothers receiving subsidized maternity leave will get 1 million euros, while employment programs and public benefit initiatives will receive 15 million euros and 2.2 million euros, respectively. Smaller amounts are also designated for OAEE benefits.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.