Kikis Kazamias
| Kikis Kazamias | |
|---|---|
| Κίκης Καζαμίας | |
| Cypriot Minister of Finance | |
| In office 6 August 2011 – 23 March 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Charilaos Stavrakis |
| Succeeded by | Vassos Shiarly |
| Minister of Communications and Works | |
| In office 3 March 2003 – 14 April 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Averof Neophytou |
| Succeeded by | Giorgos Lillikas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1951 Famagusta, Cyprus |
| Political party | AKEL |
| Profession | Economist, politician |
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).
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.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Finance Minister of Cyprus 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Vassos Shiarly |
| Preceded by | Minister of Communications and Works 2003–2004 |
Succeeded by Giorgos Lillikas |
