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Farewell to Costas Simitis: Athens Implements Traffic Restrictions for Former PM’s Funeral

Athens bids farewell to former Prime Minister Costas Simitis with a funeral service at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday, followed by his burial at the First Cemetery of Athens. Simitis, a key figure in Greece's Eurozone entry and PASOK leader, passed away at 88. Traffic restrictions are in place across central Athens, as tributes pour in from Greek and international leaders.