George Vassiliou, the third president of Cyprus, has died. He was 94 years old. He died on Tuesday. Vassiliou was a businessman. He helped make Cyprus modern. He wanted Cyprus to be one country. A funeral was on Saturday in Nicosia.
Vassiliou was president from 1988 to 1993. He wanted Cyprus to be like Europe. The economy grew when he was president. He started the University of Cyprus. He also started the Cyprus Institute.
He wanted peace for Cyprus. He worked to stop the island's division. He also liked tourism. He did not want too many hotels. This helped protect nature.
Many important people came to his funeral. The current president was there. A leader from the Turkish side also came. His wife said he was a kind man. He loved Cyprus and its people.
George Vassiliou changed Cyprus. He made the economy better. His work for peace is remembered. He will help Cyprus in the future.