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1998 in Greece

Explore 4 historical events and records for Greece in 1998.

Historical records for Greece in 1998

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March

Greek Drachma Enters ERM

Papantoniou, Yannos ยท Athens ยท National Economy Minister of Greece ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Oversees economic policy as the drachma joins the exchange-rate mechanism with a central rate of 357 per ECU.

Greek Drachma Enters ERM

Simitis, Costas ยท Athens ยท Prime Minister of Greece ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Heads the government when the drachma enters the European Monetary System exchange-rate mechanism.

December

Euro Convergence Programme

Papantoniou, Yannos ยท Vienna ยท National Economy Minister of Greece ยท Government / European Economic Community (EEC)

Supports Greece's convergence strategy aimed at qualifying for later entry into the euro area.

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Karagounis Panathinaikos Emergence

Karagounis, Giorgos ยท Athens ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Giorgos Karagounis develops as a senior Panathinaikos midfielder after coming through the club's youth system. His tenacity and range of passing lead to an important first-team role.

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