Death of the father of former Energy Minister George Papanastasiou

The father of former Energy Minister George Papanastasiou has passed away. The announcement was made by the former minister himself on his personal Facebook account on May 9, 2026. In his tribute, Papanastasiou expressed his grief, stating that it was time for his father to leave and wishing him a safe journey into the light. The news was widely reported by Cypriot media outlets, including Philenews and SigmaLive. No further details regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements have been publicly disclosed at this time. The announcement served as a personal expression of farewell from the former minister to his late father. The event took place and was reported during the late afternoon hours of the same day.