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Greece Cracks Down on Massive EU Farm Subsidy Fraud

                                                       Greek police officers Greek authorities have arrested 37 people in a sweeping nationwide operation targeting a multi-million euro fraud involving EU agricultural subsidies . The investigation revealed that suspects—including private sector employees and individuals posing as farmers—used falsified documents, fake land claims, and inflated livestock numbers to illegally obtain funds meant for genuine farmers. The scandal centers on OPEKEPE , Greece’s state agency responsible for distributing more than €2.5 billion annually in EU farm aid. European prosecutors and the EU’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) uncovered evidence of widespread abuse, with subsidies allegedly claimed for nonexistent pastures, olive groves on military bases, and even banana plantations on Mount Olympus...

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Liberal Party Begins Leadership Race as Trudeau Announces Resignation


The Liberal Party of Canada has officially begun the process of selecting a new leader following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that he will step down once a successor is chosen. Trudeau, who has led the party since 2013, stated that he is not the right choice to lead the party in the next election.

The party's president, Sachit Mehra, confirmed that a meeting of the national board of directors will be held this week to initiate the leadership contest. The board has the flexibility to determine the timeline for the leadership vote, which will be influenced by political circumstances.

Several potential candidates have already signaled their interest in running for the leadership position. Among the names frequently discussed are former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, who resigned from her cabinet position last month, and other prominent Liberal figures.

The leadership race comes at a critical time for the Liberal Party, as opposition parties are preparing to challenge the government through a non-confidence vote. The outcome of this leadership contest will shape the future direction of the party and its strategy for the upcoming federal election.



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