There are huge differences in public and private sector pensions, as recorded in the latest figures in the report «Sun». New pensions due to old age from the public sector were – on average – reduced to 1,420 euros in the previous March, while new old-age pensions issued to young pensioners from the rest of the [...]
A total of 1,177,920,384,15 euros will be paid to 1,725,24 beneficiaries, from 27 to 30 April 2026, as part of the planned payments of the e-EFCA and the Public Employment Service (MIPS). In particular, as indicated in a communication: By e-EFCA: – on 27 April, EUR 1,121,872,384,15 will be paid to 1,663,804 beneficiaries for payment of principal and ancillary pensions [...]
The EPKA announced the final dates for the payment of the May 2026 pensions, which will be based on the separation between employees and selfemployed persons. According to the information, the pensioners of the non-employed Funds (OAEE, OGA, EBRD) and those receiving main and auxiliary pensions from the private sector will be paid first. Payments will be made on [...]
A wave of retirements sweeps Greece in 2026, with 36,999 new applications only in the first two months (18,636 in January and 18,363 in February). In 2025 applications reached 200,000, while respectively high numbers were recorded in 2021 and 2022. The baby boomers generation reaches massive retirement age, while fear of increasing age limits from 2027 and the abolition of the cut for retired workers speed up the exit. Experts warn of a threat to the viability of the insurance system.
