Greece will direct 4 billion euros to the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family in 2024 for eight actions designed to support families and socially vulnerable groups.
Of the amount, 3,718,039,000 euros will be derived from Greece’s annual budget an 274,000,000 will come from public investments funds including the Recovery and Resilience Fund (140,000,000).
The majority of the 4 billion euro budget (98% of it) is slotted for the provision of social benefits and subsidies to local authorities and social organizations, as well for citizens, and will be divided between eight programs.
The programs include:
- Increasing the school meals program by 5 million euros (currently at 102 million)
- Increasing disability allowances from 870 million to 1 billion euros
- Raising housing benefits from 396 million to 400 million
- Increasing uninsured survivors’ allowance from 170 million to 177 million
- Increasing the operating expenditures of the Ministry by 1 million euros and of social welfare centers by 3 million euros
- Increasing the housing and work program by 5 million euros
- Raising the minimum guaranteed income by 8%
The Ministry will also work to address demographic issues such as housing in 2024 and will spend 2.2 billion euros through Greece’s National Action Plan.
The Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family was established for the first time in summer of 2023 and is responsible for demographic and housing policies, solidarity/welfare and poverty fighting policies, and gender equality and human rights.
Source: tovima.com
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Critical Week for Greece-Cyprus Cable
The study concluded that the social benefits of the interconnection, totaling 8 billion euros, far outweigh its 1.9 billion euros construction cost, resulting in a net social benefit exceeding 6 billion euros.
Roberta Metsola Re-elected President of European Parliament
Her second term will be for a period of two and a half years
ELSTAT: 1.5% Increase in Business Turnover in May 2024
The most significant increase in turnover in May 2024 compared with May 2023 was recorded from the enterprises of the Accommodation and Food Service Activities, sector which grew by 14.8%.
Cosco: Container Traffic Decline at Piraeus Port Continues
This strategic shift has diminished Piraeus's standing as a prominent Mediterranean port and a key transshipment hub post-Suez Canal.
Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates
According to reports, the government will resume an electricity subsidization program, given that forecasts cite disruptions – i.e. higher rates
ELSTAT: 6.3% Increase in Output Price Index for Agriculture and Livestock
The 6.3% rise in May 2024 is largely driven by an 8.8% increase in the crop output group, particularly due to changes in olive oil prices, and a 0.5% increase in the animal output group.
Balkans Blackout Highlights Climate Threats to Power Grids
The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.
Greece in Top 4 Destinations Favored by European Tourists
Greece was selected by 5.9% of respondents who were asked where they would vacation this year, up from 5.4% in the same survey last year
Scope Affirms Greece’s BBB- Ratings; Revises Outlook to Positive
The international ratings firm raised Greece to investment grade in early August 2023
First Seaplane Test Flights to Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros
After decades of on-again, off-again efforts to schedule regular seaplane routes to Greece's numerous island and coastal destinations the prospect now appears within sight
![Τουρισμός: Ποιες χώρες ηγούνται της παγκόσμιας ανάπτυξης – Στην 9η θέση η Ελλάδα [πίνακας]](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/02tourismos10-90x90.jpg)
