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Cyprus Bids Farewell to Former President Giorgos Vassiliou

Published January 17, 2026, 15:02
Cyprus Bids Farewell to Former President Giorgos Vassiliou

The funeral service for former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Giorgos Vassiliou, was completed on Saturday afternoon at the Holy Church of Hagia Sophia in Strovolos. The ceremony was attended by family members, the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides, the Cabinet, and the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Gerapetritis, as well as a large number of citizens, friends, and colleagues. During the service, many spoke about Giorgos Vassiliou's contribution to Cyprus, emphasizing his role in the country's European path, the upgrading of institutions, and his efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue. Special mention was made of the founding of the University of Cyprus and his policies to support workers and women.