Kikis Kazamias

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 byCharilaos Stavrakis
Succeeded byVassos Shiarly
Minister of Communications and Works
In office
3 March 2003 – 14 April 2004
Preceded byAverof Neophytou
Succeeded byGiorgos Lillikas
Personal details
Born (1951-08-27) 27 August 1951
Famagusta, Cyprus
Political partyAKEL
ProfessionEconomist, 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

Kazamias is married to Rodoula Koliandri. They have three children.

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Cyprus names new finance minister in reshuffle". ekathimerini.com. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
  3. "Cabinet Shuffle in Cyprus Seeks Backing for Austerity". The New York Times. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
  4. "Kazamias Asks ECB To Buy Cypriot Government Bonds, Alithia Says". Bloomberg. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  5. "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.
  6. "Kazamias Proposes Two-Year State Wage Freeze – from Cyprus News Report". CyprusNewsReport.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  7. "Cyprus finance minister quits, cabinet reshuffle on Monday - from Financial Mirror.com". FinancialMirror.com. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  8. "Cypriot finance minister resigns – from Financial Times". FT.com. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  9. "Cyprus finance minister quits for health reasons – from Reuters". TheNewEurope.co.uk. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
  10. "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.

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