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If journalism is the first draft of history, then the overall assessment of the legacy of late PM Costas Simitis (he died on 5 January at age 88)  is resoundingly positive, though the significant flaws and errors in his eight-year term in office (1996-2004) have also been acknowledged. The balance will surely be much-discussed in […]

Eulogies hailed Simitis as a visionary leader, dedicated statesman, and champion of European integration.

The funeral is being held in downtown Athens at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the late former PM of Greece will be buried at Athens' First Cemetery.

Several roads will be closed in downtown Athens, while parking and stopping is prohibited around the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Costas Simitis, a two-time prime minister between 1996 and 2004 passed away on Sunday at the age of 88

In his autobiography Costas Simitis commented on his political relationships and goals.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a statement of condolences for the passing of former Greek PM Kostas Simitis.

Greece’s politicians issued statements of condolences for former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Four days of national mourning have been declared for the death of former Prime Minister Kostas Simitis.

Former Minister Kostas Simitis played a defining role in shaping Greece’s economic and political landscape at the turn of the millennium. 

Kostas Simitis, Greece’s former Prime Minister, died this morning, January 5, at the age of 88.

Clinton reflects on their collaboration as leaders of their corresponding countries during a challenging period and praises his Greek counterpart