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flag Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, 94, died Jan. 14, 2026, after a hospital stay for a chest infection.

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

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