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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).

On 5 August 2011, Kazamias was appointed Finance Minister of Cyprus by Demetris Christofias replacing Charilaos Stavrakis 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 European sovereign debt crisis. He resigned citing medical reasons in March 2012. President Christofias appointed Vassos Shiarly to take his place.

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.

Source

• "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.

• 1951 births
• Living people
• Ministers of finance of Cyprus
• Members of the House of Representatives (Cyprus)
• Greek Cypriots
• People from Famagusta
• Progressive Party of Working People politicians
• Ministers of communications and works of Cyprus
• 21st-century Cypriot politicians