Former Greek PM, Costas Simitis, dies at 88 Costas Simitis, a former Greek prime minister celebrated as a "moderniser" in the nation’s political history, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. The government has declared four days of national mourning to honour his legacy. Simitis, a founding member of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), played a pivotal role in shaping modern Greece. He succeeded PASOK founder Andreas Papandreou as the party leader and served as prime minister from 1996 to 2004. Known for his efforts to modernise Greece’s economy and...