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Funeral of Former President George Vassiliou to be Held on Saturday

Published January 14, 2026, 14:25
Funeral of Former President George Vassiliou to be Held on Saturday

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 Holy Church of Hagia Sophia in Strovolos, with a public viewing. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM, and the family will receive condolences at the church from 11:30 AM. The burial will take place at the Aglantzia Cemetery. In lieu of wreaths, the family requests donations. George Vassiliou is remembered for his realism and reforms, which significantly contributed to Cyprus's European perspective.