Greek deputy labour minister resigns over new austerity measures party leaders have agreed to

Thursday, February 09, 2012 11:25 AM

ATHENS, Greece - Greece's deputy labour minister has resigned to protest demanded new austerity measures.

Yiannis Koutsoukos issued a statement on Thursday saying he opposes implementation of cutbacks and reforms agreed earlier Thursday to secure the country's international rescue loan lifeline.

Koutsoukos is a lawmaker with the majority Socialist party.

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Greek deputy labour minister resigns over new austerity measures party leaders have agreed to

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