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Greece to distribute €71.8 million in social benefits this week
The Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Security has announced a scheduled distribution of €71,780,000 to 83,420 beneficiaries between Monday, October 19, and Friday, October 23, 2026. The payments are being issued by two main entities: e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA).
From e-EFKA, a total of €31.7 million will be distributed to 31,100 beneficiaries. This includes €15.2 million for maternity, sickness, accident, and funeral benefits on Wednesday, October 21, as well as €16.5 million in lump-sum payments for 800 recipients throughout the week.
DYPA is scheduled to distribute €40.08 million to 52,320 beneficiaries. This includes €20 million for unemployment benefits, €1 million for maternity leave, €19 million for participants in subsidized employment programs, and €80,000 for public interest programs.
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DYPA · Greece · Ministry of Labour and Social Security · e-EFKA