Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, known for his pivotal role in Greece's adoption of the euro, has passed away at the age of 88. Simitis was rushed to a hospital in Corinth from his holiday home in Athens, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
The Greek government has declared a four-day period of official mourning, with Simitis set to receive a state funeral. Tributes poured in from various political figures, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who described Simitis as a worthy political opponent and a respected figure.
