The discovery of Macedonian gold treasure in ancient Corinth stands as one of Greek archaeology's greatest moments.

Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.

Mourners are lining the street outside Athens’ central cathedral for the state funeral for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, the architect of Greece’s joining the European Union’s common currency

Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at 88, state TV ERT reports

Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.

The funeral for the former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis will be held on Thursday, 9 January, at 12pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens.

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and key architect of Greece's entry into the eurozone, has died at age 88. A co-founder of the Socialist PASOK party, Simitis served from 1996-2004. Known for his pragmatism and pro-European stance,

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mourners lined the street ... The former prime minister was taken to a hospital in Corinth from his holiday home west of Athens unconscious and without a pulse, and medical ...

During his tenure, Simitis managed a period of economic reform, steering the country through changes and stabilizing the Greek economy.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Costas Simitis ... Simitis was taken to a hospital in the city of Corinth early Sunday morning from his holiday home west of Athens, unconscious and without a pulse, ...