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Former Cypriot President George Vasiliou Passes Away

Published January 14, 2026, 05:12
Former Cypriot President George Vasiliou Passes Away

Former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vasiliou, passed away at the age of 94. The news was announced by his wife, Androulla Vasiliou. Mr. Vasiliou had been hospitalized since January 6th with a respiratory infection. He served as the 3rd President of Cyprus (1988-1993) and worked towards a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. During his presidency, Cyprus applied for membership in the European Union, and he later led the Negotiating Delegation for accession, which was ultimately successful. For his contribution to the accession, he was honored with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus.