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Cyprus Remembers and Bids Farewell to Former President Giorgos Vassiliou

Published January 14, 2026, 12:30

Following the death of Giorgos Vassiliou, the Cypriot people express their grief and remember the third President of the Republic of Cyprus. Citizens recall his achievements, such as promoting Cyprus's accession to the European Union and realistically addressing the Cyprus issue. They describe him as an intelligent, progressive, and popular leader who laid the foundations for Cyprus's development and left a significant mark on society.