Kikis Kazamias ( el, Κίκης Καζαμίας; born 27 August 1951) is a

Cypriot Cypriot (in older sources often "Cypriote") refers to someone or something of, from, or related to the country of Cyprus. * Cypriot people, or of Cypriot descent; this includes: **Armenian Cypriots **Greek Cypriots **Maronite Cypriots **Turkish C ...

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and

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. He studied

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and International Economic Relations at the

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(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 The Progressive Party of Working People ( el, Ανορθωτικό Κόμμα Εργαζόμενου Λαού, ; abbr. , AKEL; tr, Emekçi Halkın İlerici Partisi) is a Marxist–LeninistHelena Smith, Cyprus gets ready for a communist 'takeove ...

(AKEL). On 5 August 2011, Kazamias was appointed Finance Minister of Cyprus by Demetris Christofias replacing

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while still serving his term. He was in charge for implementing and negotiating the EU austerity measures within the Cyprus government sector after the 2008

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. He resigned citing medical reasons in March 2012. President Christofias appointed

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to take his place.

Personal life

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

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kazamias, Kikis 1951 births Living people Cyprus Ministers of Finance Members of the House of Representatives (Cyprus) Greek Cypriot people People from Famagusta Progressive Party of Working People politicians Cyprus Ministers of Communications and Works 21st-century Cypriot politicians