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Former Minister of Justice Nicos Papaioannou dies at 79

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Nicos Papaioannou, former Minister of Justice, passed away at the age of 79 on July 21, 2026.
He was born in Larnaca in 1947 and studied law at the University of Athens.
Papaioannou served on the board of the ports authority and as chairman of the town planning council before becoming Minister of Justice under President George Vasiliou.
The Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) expressed condolences and highlighted Papaioannou's integrity and commitment to democracy.
His legal career began in 1973 when he started practicing as a lawyer in Larnaca.

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Nicos Papaioannou, a former Minister of Justice in Cyprus, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Larnaca in 1947, Papaioannou studied law at the University of Athens, beginning his career as a lawyer in 1973. He played significant roles in public service, serving on the ports authority board from 1982 to 1988 and as chairman of the town planning council in 1989.

During his political career, Papaioannou was appointed Minister of Justice under the presidency of George Vassiliou. His passing has prompted expressions of sadness from the progressive political party AKELE, which referred to him as an honorable and democratic lawyer known for his integrity and conscientiousness. The AKELE announcement highlighted his distinguished public career and the impact of his contributions to Cypriot politics.

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