Greek 2026 hiring – public sector expansion

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

• [● 4 SOURCES] STASY opened applications for 21 permanent metro jobs (14 station masters, 7 ticket sellers).
• [● 3 SOURCES] STASY applications must be submitted electronically via stasy.gr between 27 July and 10 August 2026, and candidates must be EU citizens born in 2005 or earlier with a secondary‑school diploma.
• [● 3 SOURCES] ASEP issued recruitment notice 7K/2026 for 3,265 positions for primary‑education graduates.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The positions do not require a high‑school diploma or university degree.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Eligibility requires a tri‑axial gymnasium certificate or an elementary certificate for those who completed compulsory education up to 1980, up to age 58.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The advertised jobs include health‑care assistants, ambulance staff, cleaning crews, green‑area workers, security personnel, general‑duty staff and bank clerks.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The recruitment notice will be sent to the printing office for publication in the official gazette after approvals, with the process expected to start after the summer break because August is a dead‑m
• [● 3 SOURCES] ASEP plans two further announcements for secondary‑education positions, a 1,800‑slot hiring round for persons with disabilities covering all four education levels, and filling of 98 specialist‑scient
• [● 3 SOURCES] Scoring will consider professional experience, verified through insurance records, and applicants must register in a new electronic ASEP database.
• [● 3 SOURCES] ASEP will issue announcement 7K/2026 for 3,265 permanent positions.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The positions are open to candidates holding primary‑school (Dimotiko) or junior‑high (Gymnasio) diplomas.
• [● 3 SOURCES] A high‑school diploma or university degree is not required for these positions.

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greece introduces permanent staffing for municipal nurseries

   Greece is introducing a new framework to replace temporary contracts in municipal nurseries with approximately 9,000 permanent positions, to be filled via ASEP by September 2026.

2. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   ASEP announces over 5,000 new public‑sector jobs in Greece

   ASEP plans to hire 5,131 public‑sector workers, including 3,265 mandatory‑education staff and 1,866 positions for people with disabilities, while the Ministry of Interior opens 1,779 school‑cleaner jobs in 328

3. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greek ASEP launches multiple public‑sector hiring rounds

   ASEP received 1,138 applications for 51 jobs, set a deadline for 315 permanent hires, and is processing 15 competitions while preparing five new public‑service contests in Greece.

4. 9 days ago

   [POLITICS] 23 sources

   Greece Introduces Permanent Hiring System for Municipal Childcare Centers

   Greece’s new Local Government Code creates a permanent hiring system for municipal childcare staff, using ASEP and a 24‑month experience rule, with about 9 000 posts to be established by 30 Sept 2026.

5. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Greek ASEP announces 3,265 public‑sector hiring slots for primary and secondary school graduates

   ASEP will fill 3,265 permanent jobs for primary and secondary school graduates, with electronic applications opening after summer; additional hiring rounds for health staff, persons with disabilities and 98科研岗位

6. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Greece launches over 11,000 permanent public‑sector hires

   Greece announces >11,000 permanent public jobs, STASY opens 21 metro positions, ΔΥΠΑ launches applications for 30 vocational schools, and the Fire Service Academy posts 12 kitchen‑staff contracts.

7. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Greece appoints 45 new air traffic controllers to boost civil aviation safety

   Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority swore in 45 new air traffic controllers on 20 July 2026, part of a plan to reach 169 controllers by year‑end, with additional staff for island airports also appointed.

8. 21 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek Coast Guard to hire 500 permanent officers outside national exams

   Greece will recruit 500 permanent Coast Guard officers outside the national exam system, with quotas for general, special forces and submarine‑rescue categories and specific age, height, language and fitness‑in

9. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greece launches ASEP recruitment for 315 permanent health sector positions

   Greece’s ASEP opens applications (July 21‑Aug 5 2026) for 315 permanent hospital and social‑care positions, inviting university and tech‑school graduates across numerous medical specialties.

10. 22 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Rethymnon Hospital ICU faces severe understaffing and court-ordered doctor compensation

    Rethymno Hospital ICU suffers severe staff shortages, prompting union demands, while a court awards a doctor €20,000 for overwork, highlighting systemic over‑working in Greek public health.

11. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Ministry moves to permit shooting events during fire season and seeks social criteria for firefighter placements

    Greece's Civil Protection Minister approved shooting events during fire season with safety rules and faced a parliamentary push to add social criteria for firefighter postings, favoring large families and caret

12. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Greek doctor incentive draws applications for small islands

    A €1,500 monthly incentive for doctors on Greece's tiny islands sparked 57 applications for 42 posts, but 13 islands still received none, underscoring ongoing staffing challenges.

13. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greek ASEP opens applications for 51 permanent public sector jobs

    ASEP in Greece opened online applications for 51 permanent public sector jobs, including engineering and technical roles in North Evros, with a 15 € fee and a deadline of 28 July 2026.

14. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Greece expands Public Onasis Schools network to 20 campuses by September

    Greece’s Public Onasis Schools, launched with 12 campuses in 2025‑26, will expand to 20 by September, targeting 6,000 students annually and over 22,000 by 2037 with modern facilities and community ties.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek MP Alexander Markogiannis seeks equal pay and insurance for social‑welfare nurses

    Greek MP Alexander Markogiannis asked three ministers to equalize insurance and pay for nurses in social‑welfare units with those in health units, citing protests and past reforms.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Onassis Public Schools Open Teacher Applications and Cancel Some Placements

    Greek teachers can apply by 12 July for one‑year posts at public Onassis schools, which are expanding to 20 sites; a later decree cancels two‑year tenures for some already placed teachers.

17. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greek Health Ministry moves to hire private‑college nurses and launch digital hospital monitoring

    Greece's health ministry plans to let private‑college nursing graduates join public hospitals and to implement a digital system tracking hospital activity in real time.

18. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Greek Health Minister Approves Incentives for Chania Hospital

    Greek Health Minister approves 'health desert' status and €600 incentives for Chania Hospital staff, while parliament flags severe understaffing and long ER waits.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece opens recruitment for 600 fire‑brigade officers on 7‑year contracts

    Greece opens online applications (8‑17 July 2026) for 600 fire‑brigade jobs; candidates must be ≤30, hold a secondary diploma and a Category G licence, and will serve seven‑year public‑law contracts.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek ASEP Announces 315 Permanent Public‑Sector Positions

    ASEP has opened electronic applications for 315 permanent Greek public‑sector jobs in medical and related fields, with a July 21‑August 5 2026 window and a €15 fee.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek Public Employment Service launches new subsidised job schemes for 10,500 unemployed graduates and seniors

    ΔΥΠΑ launches three subsidised job programmes creating 10,500 posts: 1,500 health‑sector jobs for 57+, 1,000 graduate roles paying €1,200‑€1,250, and 8,000 senior positions at €920 each.

22. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Greek Ministry of Health advances unified nursing sector and island work bonus

    Greece's Health Ministry will unveil a Unified Nursing Sector and offers a €1,200 monthly bonus to nurses moving to islands this summer to ease staffing shortages.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece appoints 600 new firefighters, adding 45 in the Ionian Islands and 55 in Thessaly

    Greece will hire 600 new firefighters, assigning 45 to the Ionian Islands and 55 to Thessaly, to boost regional fire protection, announced by Minister Evangelos Tournas.

24. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Kastellorizo health services reinforced after doctor resignations and swift replacements

    Greece bolsters health services on Kastellorizo after two doctors quit, deploying replacements and noting nationwide staffing gains and reduced surgery wait times.

25. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 40 sources

    Kastra island doctor arrest triggers health staffing dispute

    A rural doctor on Kastra island was arrested after a housing dispute; the Health Ministry and 2nd Health Region say it’s unrelated to the health system, while the municipality denies a detention. ISA urges new

26. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Greece to host 245 European firefighters for 2026 fire season under EU Civil Protection program

    Greece will host 245 European firefighters from France, Moldova, Romania and the Czech Republic during the 2026 fire season, providing joint training and support under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece bolsters fire services with 245 EU firefighters and 600 new recruits

    Greece will host 245 EU firefighters this summer and has hired 600 new domestic firefighters to strengthen fire‑fighting capacity ahead of the fire season.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    ASEP extends appeal deadline for 2024 recruitment to July 7, 2026

    ASEP extended the appeal filing period for its 1/2024 recruitment to 7 July 2026 after a technical glitch, covering 73 permanent university‑education posts. It also announced a new text‑comprehension test for 2

29. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greece publishes ASEP tender for 315 permanent hospital positions

    ASEP issued the 6K/2026 tender to fill 315 permanent health‑sector jobs in Greek hospitals and care facilities, covering various medical specialties and nursing roles.

30. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Greece moves from free to paid afternoon surgeries as recovery‑fund program ends

    Greece ends its €41 million free‑afternoon‑surgery scheme, shifting to paid slots from 1 July 2026; fees range €300‑€2,000 after 26,845 free procedures cut waiting lists by 98 %.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece appoints 600 new firefighters, sparking debate over seasonal staff exclusion

    Greece will hire 600 new firefighters and allocate them nationwide, but seasonal fire crews protest the recruitment rules that exclude most of their members.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Greece to recruit 600 firefighters for seven‑year contracts

    Greece’s Fire Service will hire 600 firefighters on seven‑year contracts; applications run 8‑17 July 2026, with eligibility criteria, extra‑point qualifications and required physical, medical and psych tests.

33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kos municipality to recruit 600 firefighters for 2026

    Kos municipality opens a public tender to hire 600 firefighters for 2026, aiming to strengthen emergency services and create jobs.

34. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greek MP Giannis Plakiotakis Discusses New Hospital Staffing Initiative in Lassithi

    Greek MP Giannis Plakiotakis and new hospital chief Nikos Kokkinis agree to boost Lassithi health services, noting a major recruitment drive for 25 medical posts, with interest in 14.

35. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 17 sources

    Adonis Georgiadis reports 98% cut in surgery waiting lists as free afternoon ops end

    Greece’s free afternoon surgery programme cut waiting lists by 98%, performing 26,845 operations, issuing 66,570 vouchers and reducing long‑wait cases from 90,000 to 7,000, while total surgeries rose to 525,000

36. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 16 sources

    Greece health ministry launches 441 permanent doctor posts for primary care

    Greece approves 441 permanent doctor posts for primary care across seven regions, plus 11 regional posts; applications open 9‑27 July 2026 via esydoctors.

37. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 18 sources

    DYPΑ opens applications for 24 temporary posts in infant stations

    Applications open on 26 June 2026 for 24 temporary DYPΑ infant‑station posts (16 in Attica, 8 in Larissa). Submit online via gov.gr by 6 July; priority given to low‑income families.

38. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Greek health ministry completes large doctor recruitment drive with over 2,000 applications

    Greece’s health ministry finalised a recruitment drive for 1,131 permanent doctors, receiving over 2,000 applications and planning hires in 4‑6 months, alongside broader staffing boosts and a new MyHealth App‑a

39. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    OASTH hires 171 bus drivers in Thessaloniki

    OASTH in Thessaloniki will hire 171 bus drivers on eight‑month contracts, now accepting graduates of mandatory driver education; applications run 29 June–21 July.

40. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greek health region posts 15 rural doctor openings in Rethymno

    Crete's 7th Health Region announced 15 rural doctor vacancies in Rethymno for 2026, following a March call that placed seven doctors. Applications run 25 June–8 July.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Greek Minister Announces 80 Extra Police for Athens Foot Patrols

    Greek Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysochiodis announces 80 extra police for Athens foot patrols, citing reduced complaints and higher arrests.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Government Launches Free Housing Program for Doctors and Teachers on 12 Islands

    Greece’s Interior Ministry begins a €‑funded program to provide 100 free homes for doctors, teachers and other public staff on 12 islands, aiming to curb staffing shortages caused by housing scarcity.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek municipalities launch ASEP hiring for educators and engineers

    Greek municipalities Megara and Naoussa announced ASEP hires: Megara seeks one special‑education teacher on a 12‑month contract; Naoussa offers three engineering roles for 24‑month terms, with applications open

44. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Greece adds 250 ambulances to EKAB fleet

    Greece’s health ministry says EKAB will receive 250 new ambulances within a year and is boosting recruitment of doctors and nurses, with placements expected soon.

45. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greek Health Minister Georgiadis reports record doctor applications and looming nurse shortage

    Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reports over 2,000 applications for 1,131 doctor posts, a severe nurse shortage, delayed ambulance renewals, island doctor housing plans, and upcoming elections.

46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece to create 15,000 public sector jobs under new employment programme

    Greece will add 15,000 public‑sector jobs through new ΔΥΠΑ programmes, while former migration‑ministry workers claim the government ignored a law allowing extensions to their contracts.

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek ASEP launches electronic open‑draw system for 5K/2023 and 1K/2026 hiring

    ASEP will use electronic open‑draw software for 5K/2023 and 1K/2026 public hiring, holding the draw on 17 June 2026 and covering 186 university and 324 compulsory‑education posts in Greece.

48. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greece sets June 17 deadline for 1,131 doctor recruitment applications

    Greece's health ministry sets a 17 June deadline for 1,131 doctor recruitment applications, boosting incentives and multiple openings to fill remote vacancies, with 3,000 auxiliary staff positions also planned.

49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches OPEKA hiring drive with 4,746 public sector positions

    Greece's ASEP announced 4,746 permanent public sector jobs, including 18 OPEKA positions in Athens and Thessaloniki across admin, engineering and IT, with applications due June 22, 2026.

50. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greece expands hospital hiring with 1,131 doctor slots and 317 nursing posts

    Greece's health ministry and ASEP opened applications for 1,131 doctor positions and 317 permanent nursing posts in hospitals and health facilities.

51. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Police Announces 4,747 Permanent Recruitment Slots

    Greek police will fill 4,747 permanent posts, with 14 detailed roles in Athens. Candidates for university and technical slots must submit health exams by 29 June 2026, else face exclusion.

52. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Ministry of Education issues degree‑verification guidelines as ASEP finalises hiring tables for 2026 teacher posts

    Greece issues new guidelines for verifying teacher degrees for ASEP 2026 recruitment, while ASEP prepares final hiring tables for dozens of permanent education posts across public entities.

53. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Ministry of Education Opens Permanent Hiring via ASEP, Deadline June 17, 2026

    Greece's Ministry of Education uses ASEP to recruit 4,747 permanent staff via the 2ΓΒ/2026 competition; applications close 17 June 2026, 14:00, online, no fee.

54. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece opens applications for 4,747 permanent public sector positions

    Greece’s ΑΣΕΠ opened online applications (3‑17 June 2026) for 4,747 permanent public‑sector jobs in various specialties, with no fee required.

55. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece's ASEP opens applications for 4,747 public sector jobs

    ASEP in Greece has opened electronic applications (June 3‑17, 2026) for 4,747 permanent public‑sector positions, eligible only to 1Γ/2025 exam participants, with no fee required.

56. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Education Union Calls for Staff and Pay Boosts for ASEP 2026 Teacher Recruitment

    Greek education union urges the ministry to staff and fund document‑verification committees for ASEP 2026 teacher hiring, citing tight deadlines and understaffed regional offices.

57. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek ASEP opens applications for 4,747 permanent public sector jobs

    ASEP opened online applications on 3 June 2026 for 4,747 permanent public sector positions across many specialties; the deadline is 17 June 2026. A parallel objection period started for 51 specialist posts from

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