Costas Simitis
GreecepoliticianMaleb. 19465.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Costas Simitis is a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 2004, leading the country during a time of significant economic growth and modernization. Known for his role in advancing Greece's integration into the European Union, Simitis also faced criticism regarding his government's handling of various crises, including the tragic sinking of the ferry 'Saminas Express' in 2000, which resulted in the loss of 81 lives. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the Greek economy and public administration, but he remains a contentious figure in Greek political history.
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Costas Simitis, another former Prime Minister, stated 'this is Greece' in the context of discussing a tragic maritime disaster.
Ασυνεννοησία στη «χώρα-φρενοκομείο» | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2026-06-23
Costas Simitis is referenced as a mentor to Anna Diamantopoulou, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities in politics.
Ξανά στο στόμα του απορροφητήραGreece· 2026-06-22
Evi Poubouras provided security for Greek politicians including Costas Simitis during their visits to America.
Ξενυχτώντας με τον Ομπάμα | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2026-02-02
Costas Simitis emphasized the need for all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Imia.
«Χτύπησε το χέρι του πάνω στο τραπέζι και αντέδρασε με πολύ έντονες εκφράσεις»Greece· 2026-01-31
Evangelos Venizelos expressed pride in serving in the last government of Costas Simitis.
Ευ. Βενιζέλος: «Η φιλελεύθερη δημοκρατία πρέπει να σέβεται πρωτίστως την ανεξαρτησία της δικαιοσύνης»Greece· 2025-12-09
The last serious attempt at tax reform was made during Costas Simitis's government in 2003.
Μειώνεται η φοροδιαφυγή; | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-11-17
Costas Simitis was mentioned for his contributions to water management during his time in office.
Το σχέδιο κατά της λειψυδρίας – Τι ανακοίνωσαν Μητσοτάκης και ΠαπασταύρουGreece· 2025-10-30
Costas Simitis was the Prime Minister who faced challenges in passing agreements through Parliament.
Χρήστος Ροζάκης στην «Κ»: Τι είχαμε συμφωνήσει με την Τουρκία επί ΣημίτηGreece· 2025-10-28
Costas Simitis was mentioned in relation to Savvopoulos's views on the need for capable leaders.
Ο πολιτικός Σαββόπουλος: «Φοβάμαι μόνο τον διχασμό που τρέχει στο αίμα μας»Greece· 2025-10-23
Costas Simitis was the Prime Minister during the time the text was selected for the school curriculum.
Γιατί αφαιρέθηκε κείμενο του 2002 για τη Γάζα από σχολικό βιβλίοGreece· 2025-09-25
Costas Simitis is mentioned as a personality whose presence did not favor extremities.
Η σημερινή τοξικότητα και το ΔιαδίκτυοGreece· 2025-07-31
Gerhard Schröder had great respect for Costas Simitis and believed that we would facilitate Turkey's European path.
Μένουμε Ευρώπη; | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-07-07
Costas Simitis succeeded Andreas Papandreou as the leader of PASOK in 1996.
Η τρίτη και δυσκολότερη εκλογήGreece· 2025-06-24
Costas Simitis was elected as the new leader of PASOK following the death of Andreas Papandreou.
«Οταν έφυγε ο Ανδρέας» μέσα από το ιστορικό αρχείο της «Κ»Greece· 2025-06-23
Costas Simitis was the Prime Minister who publicly criticized Christos Rokofyllos after a controversial meeting.
Πέθανε ο Χρήστος Ροκόφυλλος, πρώην υπουργός του ΠΑΣΟΚGreece· 2025-05-24
The law that is being amended by Floridis has been in place since the time of Costas Simitis.
Παρένθετα ερωτήματα | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-05-17
Costas Simitis was a modernising socialist prime minister hailed as the Tony Blair of the southern Balkans.
Greece is booming again. This time, will it last? | Paul Taylor
United Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Simitis is mentioned in the context of changing relations between Greece and Turkey.
Κεμάλ Κιριστζί στην «Κ»: Η λύση στο Αιγαίο θα έρθει από τους τεχνοκράτες Ελλάδας – ΤουρκίαςGreece· 2025-05-03
Papadopoulos noted that Simitis had a completely different methodical approach.
Αλέκος Παπαδόπουλος: Τα νεύρα του Ανδρέα, ο τελευταίος διάλογος με τον Παύλο Μπακογιάννη και η νύχτα που «γκρίζαραν» τα μαλλιά τουGreece· 2025-04-01
Costas Simitis is referenced in the context of PASOK by Kyriakos Velopoulos.
Εντός και Εκτός: Εντός του 2025 η προκήρυξη για το εθνικό πλοίοGreece· 2025-04-01
Costas Simitis is mentioned as an example of a politician who faced challenges during his second term.
Η κατάρα της τρίτης τετραετίαςGreece· 2025-03-23Costas Simitis is mentioned as a former prime minister who demonstrated respect for the justice system.
Επιθέσεις πολιτικών κατά Δικαιοσύνης | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-02-28
Costas Simitis's government aimed to modernize the processes of exploiting public commercial property.
Η «περιπέτεια» της δημόσιας περιουσίαςGreece· 2025-02-14
Costas Simitis is referenced as the Prime Minister during the 'Samiina Express' tragedy in 2000.
Κάθε κυβέρνηση και η τραγωδία τηςGreece· 2025-02-09