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Cyprus Mourns Former President George Vassiliou

Published January 16, 2026, 06:29
Cyprus Mourns Former President George Vassiliou

The body of former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou, will be laid in state at the Church of Holy Wisdom in Strovolos today from 10:00 to 17:00. A book of condolences will also be opened at the Presidential Palace, initially signed by the President and members of the Council of Ministers. It will then be available for state officials and the diplomatic corps, with copies available at all Cypriot diplomatic missions. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at 13:00 at the same church, at public expense, and the family will receive condolences from 11:30. Burial will take place at the Aglantzia Municipal Cemetery. The day of the funeral has been declared a public holiday.