Former President George Vassiliou has died. He was 92 years old. He died in a hospital. He was sick with a chest problem.
George Vassiliou was president for five years. He was president from 1988 to 1993. Many people liked him. He helped Cyprus grow. He also helped Cyprus join the European Union.
He was born in 1931. He studied in Hungary. Then he came back to Cyprus. He worked for the government. He was elected president.
After being president, he worked more. He helped Cyprus join the European Union in 2004. He also worked in the government for five years.
George Vassiliou wanted peace for Cyprus. He was a good leader. The country is sad he is gone. The current president said he was a symbol of progress.