Cyprus is mourning the passing of George Vassiliou, who died earlier today at the age of 94.
Vassiliou had been hospitalised since January 6 in critical condition with a chest infection
Vassiliou – a well-known businessman – served as the third president of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993 and steered the island towards EU accession.
Vassiliou had three children with Androulla Vassiliou who, between March 2008 and February 2010, served
