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Last Farewell to George Vassiliou on Saturday, Public Viewing of the Body

Published January 14, 2026, 14:27

The former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, passed away at the age of 94. His funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at the Church of Holy Wisdom in Strovolos, with a public viewing of the body on Friday, January 16th. The family requests that, instead of wreaths, donations be made to specific foundations, such as the 'Arodafnousa' Palliative Care Foundation, the Pan-Cypriot Kidney Patients Association, and SPAVO. George Vassiliou was a significant figure in Cypriot history, serving as President from 1988 to 1993.