Resignation of Andreas Papandreou
Papandreou resigns as Prime Minister because of serious illness.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1996 in Greece
Explore 7 historical events and records for Greece in 1996.
Historical records for Greece in 1996
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January
Prime Minister of Greece
Konstantinos Simitis is selected to succeed Andreas Papandreou as Prime Minister.
March
Turin European Council
Represents Greece as the intergovernmental conference opens negotiations that later produce the Amsterdam Treaty.
Turin Intergovernmental Conference
Represents Greek diplomacy at the opening of treaty-reform negotiations.
June
Florence European Council
Represents Greece as leaders review progress in institutional reform and enlargement.
Other events (month unknown)
Donis Ajax Semi Final Winner
Giorgos Donis creates attacking problems as Panathinaikos defeat Ajax away in the first leg of the 1996 Champions League semi-final. The victory gives the Greek side a valuable advantage before the return match.
Nikolaidis AEK Athens Transfer
Demis Nikolaidis joins AEK Athens from Apollon Smyrnis and starts a highly productive spell with the club. His goals and connection with supporters later make him a defining figure in AEK's modern history.
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