Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the additional €250 support for pensioners will be deposited on Monday, November 24, instead of the originally planned Friday, November 28, as part of ongoing income increases

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said the government will distribute €2.5 billion over the next eight months through raises, rent rebates, and tax cuts, promising “tangible results” for Greek households after years of financial strain

Notably, 58.78% of main old-age pensions—1,143,013 in total—remain below 1,000 euros, underscoring the modest income level of the majority of Greece’s retirees.

Greece’s e-EFKA has released the official payment dates for November pensions, outlining when employees and self-employed beneficiaries will receive their funds

A 50% cut to the “personal difference” in pensions means only small increases for most retirees in 2026, with full raises expected from 2027 onward

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair that the pension adjustment known as the “personal difference” will be halved in 2026 and fully abolished in 2027, opening the way for more retirees to receive increases

More than 47,000 retired military beneficiaries will receive back payments covering January 2021 to March 2023, with authorities outlining how the sums must be declared for tax purposes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new set of economic support measures, worth 1 billion euros, aiming to provide financial relief to citizens.

The majority of retirees in Greece (60%) are over the age of 71, with a median pension of €882 gross, before taxes and deductions.