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Former President of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Published January 8, 2026, 12:59
Former President of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vassiliou, remains hospitalized in serious condition in the pulmonology unit of Nicosia General Hospital since January 6th. The Minister of Health, Neophytos Charalambides, visited the hospital to be personally updated on his health status. According to the spokesperson of the Cyprus State Health Services Organisation (Okypy), Charalambos Charilaou, Mr. Vassiliou is receiving appropriate medical care but is not in the Intensive Care Unit. A medical statement from the treating doctors and Okypy is expected. The reason for his hospitalization has not yet been clarified.