ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Vasso Papandreou, a pioneering figure in Greek politics who shattered glass ceilings and tirelessly advocated for women’s rights, died Thursday at her home in an Athens suburb.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyanni, right, speaks during a news conference as Public Works Minister Vasso ...

FILE - Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyanni, right, speaks during a news conference as Public Works Minister Vasso Papandreou, center, and Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki listen in Athens, Greece, Feb. 18, 2003.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Vasso Papandreou, a trailblazing Greek politician who served as a government minister, European commissioner and leading advocate for women’s representation in politics ...

Vasso Papandreou, champion of women in Greek politics, dies at 79 By: Demetris Nellas And Derek Gatopoulos, The Associated Press Posted: 4:35 PM CDT Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 Last Modified: 4:56 PM ...

Vasso was our ‘Iron Lady’: With sensitivity and faith in a more humane and just society. A strong, dynamic, and fair woman in politics, who walked proudly throughout her life without asking ...