Costas Simitis

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.