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02-03-2023 11:03
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Mr Yiannis Panayiotou
Yiannis Panayiotou was born in Lefkosia in 1981.He graduated from Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum and served his military service as a Reserve Infantry Lieutenant.He studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and he is a graduate of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology. He continued his studies at King’s College London of the University of London, where he was awarded postgraduate degrees in Educational Policy (MA) and Educational Research (MSc). He specialised in the field...
02-03-2023 10:56
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Petros Xenophontos
Petros Xenophontos was born on 25 February 1962 at Alona village, Lefkosia District. He graduated in 1979 from the Pancyprian Gymnasium of Lefkosia. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. He was also awarded a postgraduate diploma title in Computing from the North London University, a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Cyprus.He gained significant experien...
02-03-2023 10:55
Photo Album - PoR – Imprisoned Graves
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by the members of the Council of Ministers, lays a wreath at the Imprisoned Graves, in Lefkosia.
02-03-2023 10:51
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr Giorgos Papanastasiou
Giorgos Papanastasiou was born in Lefkosia on 10 September 1961.He is a Mechanical Engineer by profession. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Cyprus Higher Technology Institute, a BSc Mechanical Engineering from City University London and an MSc in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning from Kings College London.He worked for 26 years at BP from various senior management positions in the UK, in other European countries and in Cyprus, where he held the position of Country Hea...
02-03-2023 10:33
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Alexis Vafeades
Alexis Vafeades was born on October, 5 in 1962 and studied architecture at the University of Southern California (USC).He had been practicing the profession of architect since 1988 and was one of the Directors of the family architecture practice Vafeades and Co. He is registered with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ).He was a member of the Board of Directors of Demetra Holdings PLC and of the Cyprus Joint Construction Contracts Tribunal (CyJCCT). During his previous term as...
02-03-2023 10:30
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Ms Athina Michaelidou
Dr Michaelidou is a graduate of the Cyprus Pedagogical Academy and has received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Thessaloniki. She has an M.A. in Education from the University of Manchester and has completed a Ph.D. in Educational Studies at the University of London, specializing in educational research and evaluation. Having served as a public-school teacher, she then went on to teach as a professor of Pedagogy at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, also serving in the positions of...
02-03-2023 10:20
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Defence, Mr Michalis Giorgallas
Michalis Giorgallas was born in Marathovounos in Famagusta, on 20 October 1968.He graduated from Lanitio Lyceum in Lemesos. He served his military service as a commando at the 31st Commando Battalion.He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) and a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Chemical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialised in ISO International Standard Systems and Green Energy at the Center for Renewable Energy Sources of Greece. He was ...
02-03-2023 10:16
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Interior, Mr Κonstantinos Ioannou
He was born on 24 March 1969 and he is a graduate of the English School in Lefkosia.He studied Business Administration at the Manchester School of Management UMIST, in the United Kingdom. He continued his studies in the United States with an honorary Fulbright scholarship at Cornell University, where he was awarded a Master’s Degree (MBA) in Hotel Management.Since 1997, he has been the founder, consultant and member of the Board of Directors of IMH, an organisation operating in the knowledg...
02-03-2023 09:53
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Finance, Mr Makis Keravnos
Makis Keravnos was born in Larnaka and grew up in Lefkosia.He studied Economics at the University of Athens, completed postgraduate studies in Development Economics, Industrial Relations and received further training in new technology and human resources development.He worked as a manager in large companies in Cyprus and abroad. From 1983 to 2003, he worked at the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus, the Training and Development Directorate and the Research and Planning Directora...
02-03-2023 09:23
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 2 March 2023, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of the population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.E...
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