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Political World Mourns the Death of George Vassiliou – ‘Cyprus Has Lost a Cosmopolitan Citizen,’ Says President

Published January 14, 2026, 08:24
Political World Mourns the Death of George Vassiliou – ‘Cyprus Has Lost a Cosmopolitan Citizen,’ Says President

The political world of Cyprus is expressing its deep sorrow over the death of former President of the Republic, George Vassiliou. President Vassiliou, who was hospitalized with a respiratory infection, left behind a significant mark on the history of Cyprus. President Christodoulides stated that the name of Vassiliou is associated with economic development, social progress, and the modernization of the state. Particular emphasis was placed on his contribution to Cyprus’s accession to the European Union, as well as his dedication to resolving the Cyprus issue. Vassiliou promoted policies that strengthened the outward orientation of the economy and contributed to the founding of the University of Cyprus. The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and former DISY president Averof Neofytou also expressed their condolences, emphasizing his contribution to the political history of Cyprus and its European path. President Vassiliou was described as a “cosmopolitan citizen” who expanded Cyprus’s international footprint.