President Christodoulides attends memorial for Vassos Lyssarides

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides attended the annual memorial service for Vassos Lyssarides, the founder and long-time leader of the EDEK party. The ceremony was held at the Church of Agioi Omologites in Nicosia. President Christodoulides praised Lyssarides for his involvement in the political life of Cyprus and his participation in national struggles, even prior to the founding of the Republic of Cyprus. The President noted that Lyssarides possessed a clear vision and maintained a straightforward political discourse. He specifically cited Lyssarides’ focus on vested interests as a relevant guide for the current administration's policy. Christodoulides stated that the government is working to upgrade the status of the Republic of Cyprus and achieve the reunification of the island, drawing inspiration from these political legacies. This event underscores the continued historical and symbolic relevance of Lyssarides in the contemporary Cypriot political landscape.