Work · Payments · Weekly schedule · 17.10.2026 · 12:15
e-EFKA and DYPA: €71.78 million in scheduled payments on 19–23 October
The Labour Ministry announced scheduled payments covering 83,420 beneficiaries. This is not a new allowance.
The announcement of 17 October 2026 breaks down payments as follows:
| Category | Euros | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| e-EFKA: benefits — 21 Oct | 15,200,000 | 30,300 |
| e-EFKA: lump sums | 16,500,000 | 800 |
| DYPA: unemployment and other benefits | 20,000,000 | 33,000 |
| DYPA: maternity leave | 1,000,000 | 1,200 |
| DYPA: employment programmes | 19,000,000 | 18,000 |
| DYPA: community-work programmes | 80,000 | 120 |
The 21 October benefits cover maternity, illness, accidents and funeral expenses.
The other categories are scheduled for 19–23 October, without individual payment days. The schedule does not confirm that an individual account has already been credited.
Source: Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Security — announcement dated 17 October 2026
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