Head of the Greek team, Argyroula Synodinou, has died in hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage during the 5th International Folk dance Festival being held in Denizli a western Turkish city. Synodinou was taken to the University Faculty hospital in Pammukale where he underwent surgery to save his life.

However, despite all efforts by doctors his life could not be saved. Synodinou reportedly died on Wednesday. His body will be sent to Greece later today.