Five Greek Officials Resign Over Corruption Scandal
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Some Greek leaders quit their jobs on Friday. This happened after people talked about corruption. The leaders might have done wrong things with money.
The problem is about money for farming from the EU. This money was not managed well from 2019 to 2022. A group called OPEKEPE was in charge of this money.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office saw problems. Some people got money by saying things that were not true. They said they had land for animals when they did not.
The prosecutor's office sent papers to the Greek parliament. The papers said ministers might have been part of a plan to cheat. Members of parliament have protection and need a vote to remove it.
Makis Voridis said he did nothing wrong but resigned. He wants to show everyone he is innocent. The prime minister accepted his resignation plus four others and will name replacements soon.
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Why did some Greek leaders quit their jobs?
They quit after people talked about corruption.
What was the problem with the money for farming?
The money was not managed well from 2019 to 2022.
What did Makis Voridis say about his actions?
He said he did nothing wrong but resigned to show he is innocent.
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