From weekly EFKA and DYPA payments to July pensions and the one-time payment of 150 euros per child, June brings a series of critical payments for retirees, the unemployed, mothers, and families with dependent children.
According to the Ministry of Labor, from June 8 through June 12, a total of €69,437,917.18 will be paid to 84,334 beneficiaries as part of the scheduled payments by e-EFKA and DYPA.
Meanwhile, pending official announcements from EFKA, July pensions are expected to be paid in two waves, with the amounts appearing in bank accounts starting in the afternoon of the previous business day.
July pensions
On Thursday, June 25, with funds credited to bank accounts starting Wednesday afternoon, June 24, pensions for freelancers, the self-employed, and farmers are expected to be paid.
This payment includes the main pensions awarded since the establishment of the EFKA, as well as all supplementary pensions in the private sector, for both self-employed and salaried workers.
On Monday, June 29, with funds credited to accounts starting Friday afternoon, June 26, the main pensions from the former Employee Pension Funds—such as IKA-ETAM, banks, OTE, DEH, other incorporated funds, NAT, ETAT, and ETAP-SME, as well as the main and supplementary pensions of the Public Sector.
Payments from e-EFKA
e-EFKA is scheduled to pay €15,437,917.18 on June 8 to 32,134 beneficiaries for cash benefits. These payments include maternity benefits, funeral expenses, as well as benefits related to illness and accidents.
In addition, from June 8 to 12, €14 million will be paid to 700 beneficiaries, following the issuance of decisions regarding lump-sum payments.
Payments from DYPA
DYPA has scheduled three main categories of payments during the same period.
- €19 million to 31,000 beneficiaries for unemployment benefits and other benefits.
- €1 million to 1,500 mothers for subsidized maternity leave.
- €20 million to 19,000 beneficiaries under subsidized employment programs.
One-time financial assistance per child
By June 30, 2026, a one-time emergency financial aid payment of 150 euros is expected to be made for each dependent child, according to the draft law from the Ministry of National Economy and Finance that has been put out for public consultation.
The assistance is paid to parents who are tax residents of Greece and meet the income criteria. No application needs to be submitted on a separate platform, as the payment will be made to the bank account registered with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), based on the information from the income tax return for the 2024 tax year.
For married couples or civil partners, the income threshold is set at up to 40,000 euros, increased by 5,000 euros for each additional dependent child beyond the first. For single-parent families, the limit is set at up to 39,000 euros, also with an increase of 5,000 euros for each additional dependent child beyond the first.
The number of dependent children is calculated as the sum of joint and non-joint dependent children.
What applies to separate tax returns
In the case of a joint tax return filed by married couples or civil partners, the allowance is paid in full to the spouse or civil partner who is listed as the taxpayer on the income tax return for the 2024 tax year.
In the case of separate tax returns filed by the parents, the benefit for joint dependent children is paid in equal shares to each parent.
For non-jointly claimed dependent children, half of the benefit is paid to each parent, provided that both parents claim them as dependents. If the child is claimed as a dependent by only one parent, the full amount is paid to that parent.
Specifically, in cases where a dependent child is added after the filing of the tax return for the 2024 tax year, the benefit or any additional amount may be paid by August 31, 2026, provided that the relevant change in the AADE Registry has been made by July 31, 2026.