Androulla Vassiliou comments on the security of political figures
September 11, 2026
Androulla Vassiliou announced that she instructed her police escort to report to the Police Headquarters for new directives, emphasizing her desire to help the Ministry of Justice save money. She expressed dissatisfaction with the Council of Ministers' decision regarding the security detail for political figures, stating that it is inappropriate for her to attend public events alone. She mentioned the prioritization of state spending and compared her situation to that of Nicos Anastasiades. Vassiliou emphasized that her late husband, Georgios Vassiliou, never requested an increase in his security detail. Finally, she expressed disappointment regarding the perception of her public life at her age.