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Anastasiades Remembers Tasos Mitsopoulos with Emotion

Published March 22, 2026, 17:09
Anastasiades Remembers Tasos Mitsopoulos with Emotion

Former President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, expressed his deep sorrow on the 12th anniversary of the death of Tasos Mitsopoulos, former Minister of Defence. In a moving post, Mr. Anastasiades described Tasos Mitsopoulos as a man of integrity, honesty, and gentle character, qualities rarely found in modern politics. He emphasized that their relationship was deep and based on trust, considering Mitsopoulos like a son. He praised Mitsopoulos' contribution to the country and society, as well as his ability to remain human and cooperative even in difficult circumstances. The loss of Mitsopoulos leaves a great void, as Mr. Anastasiades stated, remembering him with love and pride.