The EU and Cyprus flags at the European Parliament are flying at half-mast in all buildings of the European Parliament at the instructions of the President of the EP Antonio Tajani  in solidarity with the authorities & the people of Cyprus for the death of former President President Demetris Christofias.
 
Christofias died on Friday of severe respiratory problems after a month in intensive care unit of Nicosia Hospital.
Cabinet has decided that he will buried with the honours bestowed on a head of state in office. The state funeral will be held on Tuesday.
 

Edited by Bouli Hadjioannou