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. 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.

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