Greek Christmas present: state cuts poverty allowance to 20,000 people with disabilities

The Greek state prepared an ugly Christmas surprise to 60,000 people who had been receiving poverty allowance and are below 65 years old. Applying one more loan agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) conditions, the lavish welfare benefits (EKAS) of 400-600 euro per month will be cut. Thousands of retirees under age 65 will see their pension … Continue reading Greek Christmas present: state cuts poverty allowance to 20,000 people with disabilities