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Kikis Kazamias (Greek: Κίκης Καζαμίας; born 27 August 1951) is a Cypriot economist and politician. He studied International Trade and International Economic Relations at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) with a specialization in foreign trade and international economic relations. Returning to Cyprus in 1977, Kazamias became actively involved in politics joining the left-wing Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL).
Kikis Kazamias | |
|---|---|
Κίκης Καζαμίας | |
| Cypriot Minister of Finance | |
| In office 6 August 2011 – 23 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Charilaos Stavrakis |
| Succeeded by | Vassos Shiarly |
| Minister of Communications and Works | |
| In office 3 March 2003 – 14 April 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Averof Neophytou |
| Succeeded by | Giorgos Lillikas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1951 Famagusta, Cyprus |
| Political party | AKEL |
| Profession | Economist, politician |
On 5 August 2011, Kazamias was appointed Finance Minister of Cyprus by Demetris Christofias replacing Charilaos Stavrakis while still serving his term.[1][2][3] He was in charge for implementing and negotiating the EU austerity measures within the Cyprus government sector after the 2008 European sovereign debt crisis.[4][5][6] He resigned citing medical reasons in March 2012. President Christofias appointed Vassos Shiarly to take his place.[7][8][9][10]
Personal life edit
Kazamias is married to Rodoula Koliandri. They have three children.
References edit
- ^ "Kikis Kazamias New Governor for Cyprus" (in German). EIB.org. 2011-08-05. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ^ "Cyprus names new finance minister in reshuffle". ekathimerini.com. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
- ^ "Cabinet Shuffle in Cyprus Seeks Backing for Austerity". The New York Times. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
- ^ "Kazamias Asks ECB To Buy Cypriot Government Bonds, Alithia Says". Bloomberg. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "EU Congratulates Cyprus on the Austerity Measures Taken to Reduce Deficit – from Cyprus Expat". CyprusExpat.co.uk. 2012-01-18. Archived from the original on 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
- ^ "Kazamias Proposes Two-Year State Wage Freeze – from Cyprus News Report". CyprusNewsReport.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ "Cyprus finance minister quits, cabinet reshuffle on Monday - from Financial Mirror.com". FinancialMirror.com. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
- ^ "Cypriot finance minister resigns – from Financial Times". FT.com. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
- ^ "Cyprus finance minister quits for health reasons – from Reuters". TheNewEurope.co.uk. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-05-12.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kazamias' Resignation An Unpleasant Development – from Stockwatch Cyprus". Stockwatch.com.cy. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
Source edit
- "Kikis Kazamias - Republic of Cyprus Candidate for membership of the European Court of Auditors" (PDF). 2004-09-17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2017-08-29.