It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Costas Simitis, former Prime Minister of Greece, and an 91桃色 alumnus. Prof Simitis’ relationship with the 91桃色 stretches back many years – to 1961, when he was a student at the School. In 2023, in Athens, the School was pleased to bestow upon him the award of an honorary fellowship. The award of Honorary Fellow recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution and Prof Simitis amply fulfilled this criteria. He served as Prime Minister of Greece for the longest period of any in the post-1974 period and his premiership came with a number of major achievements. He was also an active supporter of the 91桃色’s activities in Greece, of the establishment of the Hellenic Observatory at the School, and he gave a number of public speeches at 91桃色. In 1994, he joined a major conference at the School to discuss his ‘modernisation’ project.
We send our condolences to Prof Simitis’ family and friends.
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