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Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis Passes Away at 88

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Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis Passes Away at 88

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  • Costas Simitis, former Greek Prime Minister, has died at the age of 88 at his summer residence in the Peloponnese.
  • The Greek government announced four days of mourning and will cover funeral expenses, highlighting his impact on the nation.
  • Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis honored Simitis, calling him a "worthy and noble political opponent" who led Greece in crucial moments.
  • During his term from 1996 to 2004, Simitis was instrumental in securing Greece's membership in the European Union's single currency.
  • In 2012, he published a critical book on the Greek debt crisis, "Derailment," addressing mismanagement by his successors and the EU.

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