Greece: Minister fired for allegedly claiming rent subsidy
The Greek government has fired a deputy labor minister for allegedly claiming rent assistance despite declaring an annual household income of more than half a million dollars and owning multiple properties. Government officials said the prime minister accepted the resignation Monday of economist Rania Antonopoulou after it emerged that she allegedly claimed the aid worth 23,000 euros ($28,300) over two years.
Name: Rania Antonopoulou
Continent: Europe
Country: Greece
Company: Greek Government
Branch: Politician – Minister
Position: Deputy Labor Minister
Reason: Fired
Announcement Date: February 25, 2018, 11:00pm
Resignation Date: February 25, 2018, 11:00pm
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