Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies

Costas Simitis, two-term Greek prime minister, dies at 88
Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece credited as the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, died Jan. 5 at a hospital in Corinth. He was 88. State TV ERT announced the death but did not provide further details.
Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.
Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88
Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at 88, state TV ERT reports.
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Former Greek Premier Costas Simitis dead at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis has died at age 88, local media reported on Sunday morning. Simitis died at his summer house in the southwestern town of Agioi Theodoroi, likely in his sleep, said a public broadcaster, citing local health and emergency services sources.
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, known for leading Greece into the eurozone, has passed away at the age of 88. Greek media reported that Simitis was found unconscious at his holiday home near Corinth and transported to a hospital where he was declared dead.
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis passes away at 88
Athens: Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday at his country house near Athens, Greek national news
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies at 88
During his tenure, Simitis managed a period of economic reform, steering the country through changes and stabilizing the Greek economy.
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88
Simitis' funeral will be carried out with the honours of a serving Prime Minister. Among the most important successes of his eight-year term were Greece joining the eurozone, as well as his effort in pushing for Cyprus' accession to the European Union.
Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88
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