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02-03-2023 11:32
Curriculum vitae of the new Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Marina Hadjimanoli
Marina Hadjimanoli was born in Ammochostos in 1973. After the Turkish invasion of 1974, at the age of one, she settled in Lemesos with her family.She is a graduate of Lanitio Lyceum B, Lemesos.She studied Law at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, where she was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons).She was awarded the title Barrister at Law from the Inns of Court School of Law in London, as a member of Lincolns Inn in England.She is a member of the Cyprus Bar As...
02-03-2023 11:29
Curriculum Vitae of the new Deputy Minister to the President Ms Irene Piki
Irene Piki was born in Lefkosia in 1973. In 1974, she was forced due to the Turkish invasion, to move with her family to Athens, where she spent her high school years, graduating from Moraitis School. She then studied Economics in the UK, (BSc Regional Science – Economics and Human Geography) at the University of Reading, followed by postgraduate studies in Environmental Economics at University College London (UCL), where she was awarded an MSc Environmental and Natural Resources Economics de...
02-03-2023 11:24
Curriculum vitae of the new Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis
Konstantinos Letymbiotis was born in Pafos, Cyprus on June 16th,1984.After graduating from the Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum in Pafos, he then completed his military service. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (School of Architecture) and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), USA.After the completion of his studies, he returned to Cyprus to work as an architect engineer for an architect...
02-03-2023 11:14
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Health, Ms Popi Kanari
Popi Kanari was born in Lefkosia and graduated from the English School. She studied Chemistry at the University of London and holds a PhD degree from the same University. She has served for 37 years at the State General Laboratory, of which the last eight in the position of Director.During her tenure as Director she established the first accredited laboratory in the National Guard for testing gunpowder in ammunition. She served in many administrative boards, both at local and European level...
02-03-2023 11:13
Photo Album - PoR – Makedonitissa Tomb
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by the members of the Council of Ministers, lays a wreath at the Makedonitissa Tomb, in Lefkosia.
02-03-2023 11:09
Curriculum vitae of the new Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Anna Koukkides-Prokopiou
Anna Koukkides-Prokopiou was born in Lefkosia in 1974 and comes from the occupied Zodeia.She studied on a scholarship at the University College, London (UCL), holds degrees in Economics and History with honors and has done postgraduate studies in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She holds the professional certificate of Political Risk Analyst by Teneo Intelligence (one of the largest companies in the field of political intelligence worldw...
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...
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