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Funeral of G. Vassiliou with Honors of Incumbent President

Published January 14, 2026, 17:02
Funeral of G. Vassiliou with Honors of Incumbent President

The Council of Ministers decided that the funeral of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Giorgos Vassiliou, will be held with the honors of an incumbent President. At the same time, a public mourning period has been declared from Wednesday until the day of the funeral, with flags flying at half-mast in public buildings and schools. The day of the funeral, Saturday, January 17, 2026, will be a public holiday. All official activities are postponed, except those related to the program of the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Books of condolence will be opened at the Presidential Palace and in Cyprus's diplomatic missions. The Council of Ministers also approved the text to be signed in the book of condolence, which states the deep sorrow for the death of Giorgos Vassiliou and the recognition of his contribution to Cyprus, especially in the country's accession to the European Union and the resolution of the Cyprus issue.