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09-01-2024 09:22
Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation and GBCY announce strategic collaboration
Great Britain – Cyprus Business Association (GBCY), the business association that helps create business relationships and enhance business opportunities between companies established in Great Britain and Cyprus, and Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS), the national standardisation body in Cyprus, have announced a new strategic collaboration. The Director of Standardisation of CYS, Mr Pambos Kammas, and the Founder and President of GBCY, Mr Savvas Kyriakides, met on the 5th of Janua...
08-01-2024 14:21
The Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic signed the book of condolence at the Embassy of Iran
The Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic, Mr Viktoras Papadopoulos, signed today the book of condolence at the Embassy of Iran for the victims of the attack that cost the lives of many people.In his message, Mr Papadopoulos wrote the following:“On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus please accept our most profound condolences for the indiscriminate attack in Kerman that caused the loss of life of so many innocent victims, including many...
08-01-2024 12:14
Curriculum Vitae of the new Commissioner for the Environment Ms Antonia Theodosiou
Ms Antonia Theodosiou studied at the Technical University of Aachen in Germany and obtained a Master's degree in Architecture, specialising in ecological building and restoration of architectural heritage monuments.She attended a one-year course in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. She also attended a two-year postgraduate course in Historic Monument Restoration at Frederick University Cyprus.Professional highlights:- She maintains an office in...
08-01-2024 12:09
Curriculum vitae of the new Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, Mr Charalambos Christofinas
Mr Charalambos Christofinas was born in Kyperounda on 29/03/1966. He holds a Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the Athens Law School. He worked at the Water Development Department from 1985 to 1999. During his studies, he worked at the company Louis Sbarro HELLAS SA. Since 2007, he has been active in the private sector in a company providing services in the construction sector. In 1993 he served as a Member of the Provincial Council of the Youth of the Democratic R...
08-01-2024 12:07
Curriculum vitae of the new Commissioner for the Citizen, Mr Panayiotis Palates
Mr Panayiotis Palates was born in Lefkosia in 1985. He graduated from Archangelos Unified Lyceum and served his military service as an Infantry Reserve Lieutenant. He studied at the Philosophical School of the University of Ioannina and graduated from the Department of Archaeology. He continued and completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Strasbourg (Université de Strasbourg) in France, at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Sciences Humaines et Sociales). At the sam...
08-01-2024 12:06
Curriculum Vitae of the new Deputy Minister of European Affairs, Ms Marilena Raouna
Ms Marilena Raouna is a Lawyer. She was appointed Director of the Diplomatic Office of the President of the Republic under Nikos Christodoulides’ governance and at the same time diplomatic consultant on European Union affairs (EU Sherpa) and Secretary of the National Council. Marilena Raouna was born in Larnaka in 1983. She comes from Ammochostos. She is a graduate of the American Academy in Larnaka. She studied Law at the University of Oxford (BA in Jurisprudence) and holds a postgraduate...
08-01-2024 12:03
Curriculum Vitae of the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Research and Digital Policy Mr Nicodemos Damianou
Mr Nicodemos Damianou was born in Lefkosia in 1973.He holds a Sc.B Degree in Computer Science from Brown University USA, a Ph.D in Computers and Network Management from Imperial College UK, a Diploma of Information Security from Imperial College, and an MBA from the University of Cyprus. He is an IT and Information Security professional with many years of experience in Payment Systems and Fintech, Risk Management Methodologies and Digital Transformation Technologies.He served at managerial...
08-01-2024 11:39
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Health, Mr Michael Damianos
Mr Michael Damianos was born and raised in Archangelos, Nicosia, with family origins from Polystypos and Larnaca.He is a dually qualified lawyer in Cyprus, England and Wales. He graduated from the University of Southampton (LLB) with first - class honours and received a best academic performance award from the same University. He further holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law from the University of Cambridge, where he received a best academic performance award from Fitzwill...
08-01-2024 11:04
Curriculum Vitae of the new Minister of Justice and Public Order Mr Marios Hartsiotis
Mr Marios Hartsiotis was born in Lefkosia and is a graduate of the University of Athens School of Law. He registered with the Bar Assosiciation in 1988 following his internship at the office of the Attorney General. He also holds a Masters Degree (MA) in Theology from the University of Nicosia.Since 1990 he runs his own law office in Lemesos. He attended various seminars and passed exams in the wider legal field. He is also a registered Arbitrator and a member of the Cyprus Arbitration and ...
08-01-2024 11:02
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Ms Maria Panayiotou
Maria Panayiotou was born on June 5, 1982 in Larnaka.She studied History and Archaeology at the University of Cyprus, from where she graduated in 2004 with honours. In 2006 she completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Birmingham, where she received the title Mphil (B) in Modern East Mediterranean History. In 2017, she was awarded a PhD in Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Cyprus.In March of 2023 she had the honour to be appointed as Commissioner for the Env...
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