Emotional scenes at Vasiliou's funeral: National Anthem played by National Guard

Emotional scenes unfolded outside the Church of God's Wisdom in Strovolos upon the arrival of Giorgos Vasiliou's body.

A detachment of the National Guard (EF) paid tribute by playing the national anthem. Subsequently, the coffin was carried inside the church by eight military police officers.

Watch the related footage from the churchyard.

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