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Details of Giorgos Vassiliou's Life

Published January 16, 2026, 11:18
Details of Giorgos Vassiliou's Life

The article is a tribute to Giorgos Vassiliou, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, and presents details from his life and career that are not widely known. The author, a collaborator of Vassiliou on the television program “PANORAMA”, refers to his talent for analyzing economic issues, his communication skills, and his simplicity in interpersonal relationships. Vassiliou is described as a man with roots in the political left, due to his parents' activism in the Greek Civil War, but who managed to stand out as an economist and entrepreneur. The author mentions characteristic incidents, such as Christakis Katsambas' teasing during the show, which demonstrate his sense of humor and self-confidence. Furthermore, his ability to diagnose the people's desire for change in the late 1980s and to approach citizens in a friendly and human way, such as his famous hearty handshake, is highlighted. The analysis of Vassiliou's personality sketches a politician with unique characteristics and a significant contribution to Cyprus.