A new Public Employment Service programme is expected to open during the week beginning 9 November, supporting the creation of 27,494 full-time jobs.
According to information from the Athens–Macedonian News Agency, it concerns unemployed people aged 30 and over.
The total budget is €279.6 million, with hiring-cost subsidies of up to €984.75 per month for twelve months.
The programme applies throughout Greece, including businesses operating in the Dodecanese.
Beneficiaries and subsidy levels
Particular emphasis is placed on returning unemployed women aged 30 and over and men aged 50 and over to the labour market.
The subsidy is calculated against a monthly cost of €1,313 per position.
Employers receive €984.75 a month, or 75%, for hiring unemployed women aged 30 and over or unemployed men aged 50 and over.
For unemployed men aged 30 to 49, the subsidy is €656.50 a month, or 50%.
The payment goes to the business, not directly to the unemployed person, as it covers part of the new position's employment cost.
Eligible employers
Private businesses and private-sector employers conducting economic activity may participate, regardless of geographical area.
A basic condition is that they must not have reduced their workforce during the final calendar quarter before the funding application is finalised.
The subsidy covers part of gross pay, employers' social-insurance contributions, Christmas and Easter bonuses and holiday allowance.
Applications
Applications are expected to open at the start of the week.
Exact dates and detailed participation instructions must be confirmed through DYPA's official call.
The action is financed by the Greek state and the European Social Fund Plus through the Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021–2027 programme.
Interested businesses can follow announcements on DYPA's official website: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/
