The Greek Ministry of Finance has put an end to rumors about an extraordinary Easter bonus of 250 euros for low-income pensioners, KEA beneficiaries, and people with disabilities.

German pensioners will receive a pension increase of 4.24% starting in July, a higher rise than previously predicted, according to the Federal Ministry of Labour.

Spain, Tunisia, Romania, and Albania have been identified as popular tax havens for Italian pensioners, while the flow of retirees to Portugal has reportedly decreased.

On March 3, retroactive payments were made to 2,927 eligible pensioners receiving dividends from the Army, Navy, and Air Force Shareholder Funds, following the completion of the clearance process. Payments for an additional 3,072 pensioners are pending.

The Association of Unions of Retired Military Personnel of Serbia has expressed support for General Simović, the prematurely retired former commander of the Serbian Land Forces.

The e-EFKA (Greek social security fund) has completed the second payment of retroactive amounts to 2,927 public sector pensioners, covering the period from January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023.

Three Croatian trade union federations and the Pensioners' Union announced a large protest in Zagreb for April 18th, inviting citizens to join.

Governor Sanwo-Olu announced that Lagos State has settled all outstanding liabilities for its pensioners, ensuring timely payment of retiree benefits.

A group of pensioners in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a peaceful protest walk to express dissatisfaction with their financial situation, stating they are on the brink of existence and demanding dignity, not charity.

Estonia's regional minister stated that the country faces a choice between increasing subsidies for county buses or cutting lines, especially given the Prime Minister's pledge to maintain free rides for children and pensioners.

Romanian Minister of Defense Radu Miruță (USR) responded to PSD President Sorin Grindeanu's request for USR to change its nominee for Ombudsman, stating that not all special pensioners should be 'killed off' from consideration.

Despite significant expenditures in the war with Russia, the Ukrainian government announced a noticeable increase in pensions for over 10 million pensioners, raising them by more than 12%.

Pensioners in Osun State praise the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, calling it a lifesaver that has reduced death rates and eased their financial burdens. Read More: https://punchng.com/pensioners-laud-osun-health-insurance-scheme/

The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) in Poland reminds early pensioners and annuitants that they have until February 28 to report any additional income earned in 2025.

Family members or heirs in Romania can claim unpaid pension sums after a pensioner's death within a three-year legal term, including the month of death and resulting differences.

An administrator from Iași has been indicted for allegedly defrauding the state for nearly ten years by decontaminating 50% reduced travel coupons for deceased pensioners, causing a prejudice of 3.1 million lei.

The Slovenian coalition supports a proposal to increase pensions by a total of 5%, while the opposition advocates for abolishing the long-term care contribution for pensioners.

Pensioners from Bijelo Polje came today in front of the Government of Montenegro and symbolically returned the money they received through a minimal increase in pensions. For this purpose, they collected 600 euros, RTCG reports. “We brought

The Pensioners' Party has announced a criminal complaint against Marković after the Court of Appeals upheld the acquittal in the 'state coup' case, rejecting the Special State Prosecutor's Office's appeal.

TDC launches Pensioners’ Network to tap retirees’ expertise  Graphic Online

Pensioners are being offered a final opportunity to receive free air fryers as part of a council initiative aimed at helping residents with the cost of living, with 15,000 already distributed.

Retroactive e-EFKA amounts totaling 2.18 million euros will be paid to 1,015 beneficiaries, including 985 living pensioners and 30 cases receiving payments through inheritance rights.

Pensioners in Moldova are being targeted by unknown individuals impersonating employees of the National Social Insurance House (CNAS), who request personal or banking details over the phone.

The City of Osijek is distributing Easter bonuses ranging from 60 to 120 euros to pensioners, social program beneficiaries, and children, with significantly increased amounts and eligibility thresholds.

Spain, Tunisia, Romania and Albania: the tax eldorado of Italian pensioners  Il Sole 24 ORE

Helsingin Sanomat reports being turned away from a mosque in Mellunmäki, while other papers cover topics including defining healthcare and the struggles of pensioners.

Pensioners in northern Montenegro are organizing protests on March 23rd in Bijelo Polje, calling on political parties not to use their gatherings for political presentations and to support them through their parliamentary representatives.

Three major Croatian trade union federations and the Croatian Pensioners' Union have announced a protest in Zagreb for April 18, demanding higher wages and pensions for all.

Approximately 260,000 working pensioners in Greece could lose up to 100 euros per month if they fail to submit an application to the special e-EFKA platform, which has been active for nearly a year, to receive an increase in their main and supplementary pensions.

The German coalition government is seeking to simplify tax law, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and increasing automation for tax declarations, with pensioners expected to benefit soon.

Slovenian pensioners will receive their pensions adjusted by 4.2 percent, along with the difference for January, as the regular adjustment is effective from January 1st, in line with the new pension reform.

Medicana Hospital Sarajevo has signed an agreement with the Federal Institute for Pension and Disability Insurance, allowing all pensioners in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to access health services with a 30% discount and payment in up to 12 installments.

Starting March 1st, Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announced increased limits for additional income for early retirees and pensioners. The lower income threshold will exceed 6,400 PLN gross monthly, and the upper limit will be nearly 12,000 PLN.

A survey reveals that 74.5% of Serbians over 65 struggle to cover basic monthly expenses, leading 34% to reduce or forgo spending on food, utilities, or medicine.

Montenegro's Pensioners' Party has filed a criminal complaint against former Supreme State Prosecutor Ivica Stanković, current Supreme State Prosecutor Milorad Marković, Milivoje Katnić, Saša Čađenović, and members of the judicial council in Podgorica.

The Slovenian government plans to propose an extraordinary valorization, an additional one percent increase, for pensioners, which must be approved by the Zpiz council, partly in response to opposition moves.

The Croatian Pensioners' Bloc (BUZ) criticized Minister Ružić's announcement to abolish repeated assessments for permanent disability, warning it could legalize false disabilities and encourage abuse.

The Malaysian government has announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of RM500 for civil servants in Grade 15 and below, as well as pensioners, as part of its Budget 2026 initiatives.

Around ten Croatian cities and municipalities will pay Easter bonuses to pensioners, with amounts ranging from 40 to 120 euros, depending on pension size and local regulations.

Thousands of unemployed individuals in Finland will see their benefits reduced due to a new general support system, as they previously opted to draw their pensions early.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways continues to face a significant sustainability gap, with its immediate obligations more than 10 times higher than the current operational surplus, a National Assembly panel was told on Thursday. “Against a current operational surplus of Rs2.4 billion, immediate obligations amount to Rs27.4 billion, highlighting a structural funding shortfall that requires strategic support and long-term financial restructuring to ensure sustainable operations,” Paki­stan Railways’ member of finance told the National Assembly’s Stan­ding Committee on Parli­amentary Affairs, which met here with Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, MNA, in the chair. The secretary of parliamentary affairs briefed the committee on the status of complaints received about Pakistan Railways pensioners to the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit. The member of finance told the committee that PR has undertaken active liability management to address longstanding emp­loyee obligations, disbursing Rs5.622bn tow­ards commutation payments (cleared up to 31 May, 2023) and Rs1.103bn towards leave encashment (cleared up to 31 March, 2024). He said while these measures reflect improved financial discipline and commitment to institutional responsibility, the huge gap between available resources and the obligations warranted some action. The representative from National Highway Authority (NHA) briefed the committee on the problems caused by traffic congestion on the Motorway Toll Plaza near Phoolnagar, Qasoor district. The committee was informed that in compliance with the approval of NHA Executive Board for revenue enhancement a new toll plaza was established at Phoolnagar, located at KM 1215-1216 in March 2025. Initially, a temporary structured toll plaza (3 × lanes on each side) was established on the existing road. Due to limited numbers of lanes, traffic congestion occurred frequently. Due to establishment of new toll collection regime, the commuters’ response was very slow for toll payments, resulting in long queues of locals at toll booths. Currently, a new 12-lane (6x lanes each side) toll plaza is 90 per cent completed. Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

The e-EFKA will disburse €2.18 million in retroactive payments to 1,015 pensioners this Friday, with the majority of recipients still alive.

The first payments for April 2026 pensions in Greece will be made before March 25, with pensioners from former insurance funds like OAEE and OGA being the first to receive their money.

Romania's number of pensioners decreased slightly in February, with the average pension at 2,780 lei, prompting an economist to warn that the state pension risks becoming a 'bad joke'.

The Association of Unions of Retired Military Personnel of Serbia expressed support for prematurely retired Lieutenant General Milosav Simović, who was sentenced to six months of house arrest for violating the law.

It’s a direct consequence of frozen tax thresholds, says the budget watchdog

The arrears from July 2018 to January 2024, as well as four additional DA instalments and their arrears from July 2024 to January 2026, are pending payment, they say

The Romanian governing coalition faces a deadlock ahead of the budget adoption, as the PSD insists on including aid for pensioners and vulnerable categories, while the PNL calls for a more realistic approach.

Italian taxpayers face 79 deadlines in March, including Irpef adjustments and electronic invoice stamps due by Monday, along with the unique certification for employees and pensioners by the 16th, and the VAT balance payment.

Some pensioners and annuitants in Poland must settle their accounts with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) by the end of February, as failure to do so could impact their benefits.

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo says she has no regrets about joining pensioners in picketing the Finance Ministry during the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in 2023.

Montenegrin MP Miloš Konatar asserts that there is room within the 2026 budget to increase pensions by 40 euros, criticizing the government's inability to implement such a measure and suggesting funds be redirected to pensioners.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has rejected the idea of charging pensioners and children for tickets on county bus lines, stating it is a fundamental question of political principle.

Norwegian pensioners are taking on part-time jobs, finding it beneficial for their well-being and finances, with experts highlighting their reliability as workers.

Several retirement homes in Hungary have reportedly entered into unfair contracts with residents, allowing them to evict elderly individuals for even a single forint of debt.

The local government, the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund, and the Association of Pensioners in Novi Pazar have signed an agreement to provide free public transport for pensioners.

A Finnish minister has promised to review planned cuts to unemployment benefits for individuals who have started receiving early retirement pensions, following concerns from those affected.

Representatives of pensioners from northern Montenegro delivered humanitarian aid along with six demands and announced they would file criminal charges on Wednesday.

Pensioners from CIÉ (Ireland's national transport company) are planning a march on the Taoiseach's office to protest the delay in paying a pension increase that was agreed upon nearly ten months ago.

In a major boost for pension contributors and retirees, PenCom, has announced the launch of a self-service online data recapture platform The post Relief for pensioners as PenCom unveils online recapture portal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pension payments for the self-employed will begin on February 20, ahead of the public holiday on February 23, 2026, for Clean Monday.