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Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, 94, died Jan. 14, 2026, after a hospital stay for a chest infection.
George Vassiliou, former President of Cyprus (1988–1993), has died at 94.
He passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, after a hospital stay for a chest infection.
A respected economist and businessman, he founded the Middle East Marketing Research Bureau and established the University of Cyprus.
As president, he advanced Cyprus’s European integration, leading negotiations for EU accession.
He championed peace efforts, including the Annan Plan, though reunification talks stalled.
His legacy includes economic reforms, educational development, and a lifelong commitment to dialogue and European unity.
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El ex presidente chipriota George Vassiliou, de 94 años, falleció el 14 de enero de 2026, después de una estancia en el hospital por una infección en el pecho.