e-EFKA and DYPA to distribute 79 million euros in benefits

Between October 5 and October 9, 2026, e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA) are scheduled to distribute a total of 79,684,160.74 euros to 92,826 beneficiaries in Greece.

Of this total, e-EFKA will distribute approximately 33.68 million euros. This includes 15,184,160.74 euros for benefits to 30,426 recipients on October 6, and 18.5 million euros for 900 recipients receiving lump-sum payments.

DYPA will distribute 46 million euros across several categories: 25 million euros for unemployment and other benefits to 41,000 people, 1 million euros for maternity leave to 1,500 mothers, and 20 million euros for 19,000 participants in subsidized employment programs.

Additionally, e-EFKA has scheduled the return of social security contributions to freelancers, the self-employed, and farmers for October 30, 2026. These automatic payments apply to amounts paid without obligation for applications submitted from September 1, 2026, onwards. Any outstanding insurance debts will be offset against these refunds before the remaining balance is deposited.