Kikis Kazamias

Kikis Kazamias
Κίκης Καζαμίας
Cypriot Minister of Finance
In office 6 August 2011 – 23 March 2012
Preceded by	Charilaos Stavrakis
Succeeded by	Vassos Shiarly
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.

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. 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. Retrieved 2012-01-12.