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Giorgos Vasiliou: The Realistic Politician Who Dared to Be Ahead of His Time

Published January 15, 2026, 08:16
Giorgos Vasiliou: The Realistic Politician Who Dared to Be Ahead of His Time

With the passing of Giorgos Vasiliou, Cyprus bids farewell to a politician with a realistic approach and a deep European vision. Vasiliou was not a politician of grand slogans, but he believed in the need for difficult compromises and honest dialogue, especially on the Cyprus issue. This stance of his, although often criticized, has historically proven correct. He insisted on the need to view Cyprus as part of a broader European and international framework, and was distinguished by his consistency of words and deeds, as well as his avoidance of demagoguery. His loss leaves a void in the Cypriot political scene, as Cyprus needs more than ever voices that can see beyond the immediate political horizon.