EFKA, Greece’s social security organization, is holding five retroactive pension payment packages in its archives. Thousands of retirees and heirs are caught in a prolonged process that has no clear end. Delays can stretch up to four years, according to reports. The waiting period is linked to bureaucratic irregularities that officials describe as “arrhythmias.” Ongoing court cases add another layer of complication to the disbursement. Pensioners and their families say the situation creates significant hardship and uncertainty.