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Former President of Cyprus, George Vasiliou, Passes Away

Published January 14, 2026, 06:25
Former President of Cyprus, George Vasiliou, Passes Away

Former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vasiliou, passed away last night at the age of 94. His death was announced by his wife, Androulla Vasiliou, who stated that President Vasiliou passed away peacefully at the General Hospital of Nicosia after two years of suffering. George Vasiliou was a prominent figure in the Cypriot political scene, with a long and distinguished career. He was born in Famagusta in 1931 and served as President of the Republic from 1988. He was an economist and academic, having studied at various universities in Europe.