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State Funeral for Former President of Cyprus, George Vasiliou

Published January 17, 2026, 06:13
State Funeral for Former President of Cyprus, George Vasiliou

The former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vasiliou, passed away at the age of 94. His funeral will be held with full state honors and at public expense. The Council of Ministers has declared a national mourning period until the day of the funeral. The body will be transferred to the Church of Holy Wisdom with a military escort, and honors will be rendered by a guard of honor. The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, the Cabinet, representatives of political and state leadership, and the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, will attend the funeral. Eulogies will be delivered by President Christodoulides, Mr. Gerapetritis, the Rector of the University of Cyprus, associates of the deceased, and his son. Following the funeral service, the burial will take place at the Aglantzia Municipal Cemetery with a salute of honor.