EU watchdog probes possible misuse of refugee funds in Greece

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EU watchdog probes possible misuse of refugee funds in Greece

Author: Lili Bayer | Politico | 25 September 2018

The EU’s anti-fraud watchdog is investigating the potential misuse of EU funds meant to provide food for refugees in Greece, a spokesperson for the agency said Tuesday.

The news follows the detention on Saturday of three journalists from Greek newspaper Fileleftheros following a libel suit filed by the country’s defense minister about an article alleging mishandling of EU funds meant for reception centers for migrants. Read more>>>