Greeneyes Visit to Ship Cost 92,997 Euros
The visit of Defense Minister Yeşilgöz to the frigate Evertsen cost a lot of money. Opposition parties criticized the expense. The trip was due to the lack of a government aircraft.
Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz traveled to Cyprus to see the Zr. Ms. Evertsen frigate. The trip cost approximately €93,000. She was unable to use a government plane. Instead, the Ministry of Defense hired a private jet. This caused criticism from other politicians who thought the cost was too high.
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Highlights
Expensive Minister's Visit
Minister Yeşilgöz's visit to the Evertsen frigate cost approximately €93,000.
Parliamentary Criticism
Members of the Dutch Parliament criticized the high cost of the visit.
Cost of the Trip
The one-day visit to the Evertsen frigate cost nearly one million euros.
Airline Limitations
Minister Yeşilgöz stated that no commercial airline could land on the ship.
Wasteful Spending Accusations
Lawmakers accused the government of wasteful spending on the trip.