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Funeral of former Cypriot President George Vassiliou held in the presence of Greek Foreign Minister - Details

Published January 16, 2026, 14:10
Funeral of former Cypriot President George Vassiliou held in the presence of Greek Foreign Minister - Details

The funeral of former Cypriot President George Vassiliou will be held on Saturday with honors befitting a serving President and at public expense. The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Giorgos Gerapetritis, who will deliver a eulogy, as well as representatives of the political and state leadership, will attend the funeral. The body will be transferred to the Church of Holy Wisdom with a military escort, followed by honors and the national anthem. After the funeral service, the burial will take place at the Aglantzia Municipal Cemetery.