When was Demetris Christofias born?

Demetris Christofias was born on 29 August 1946 in Kato Dikomo.

What positions has Demetris Christofias held?

Positions held by Demetris Christofias include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (2008–2013); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (2006–2008); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (2006–2008); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (2001–2006); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (2001–2006).

Where did Demetris Christofias study?

Demetris Christofias was educated at Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU.

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Demetris Christofias

6th President of the Republic of Cyprus (2008-2013)

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Demetris Christofias was a Cypriot politician, who served as President of Cyprus from 2008 to 2013. He was previously President of the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008 and General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People from 1988 to 2009.

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Born: 29 August 1946 wd
Place of birth: Kato Dikomo wd
Died: 21 June 2019 wd
Place of death: Nicosia New General Hospital wd
Citizenship: Cyprus wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Progressive Party of Working People (1964–2019) wd
Education: Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU wd
Spouse: Elsi Christofias wd
Official website: christofias.com.cy wd

Positions held wd

Padre y esposo Coughlan (28 February 2008 – 28 February 2013)
President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (1 June 2006 – 28 February 2008)
member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (1 June 2006 – 28 February 2008)
President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (7 June 2001 – 31 May 2006)
member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (7 June 2001 – 31 May 2006)
member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (6 June 1996 – 6 June 2001)
member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (30 May 1991 – 5 June 1996)
parliamentary group leader (30 May 1991 – 28 February 2008)
General Secretary of the Progressive Party of Working People (22 April 1988 – 21 January 2009)

Awards wd

Pushkin Medal (2007)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (2008)
Gold Medal of Hellenic Parliament (2008)
Order of José Martí (2009)
Cross of St Mark. Honorary religious medal (2009)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎ (2010)
Order of Friendship (2010)
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2011)
National Order of the Cedar (2012)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit (2012)
Highest Award of Patriarchate of Cilicia (2013)
Ribbon of the Order of the Republic of Serbia (2013)
Medal of Honor for the 70th anniversary of the Peoples' victory against fascism (2015)
honorary doctor of the University of Macedonia (2004)
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (2008)

Questions

When was Demetris Christofias born?: Demetris Christofias was born on 29 August 1946 in Kato Dikomo.
What positions has Demetris Christofias held?: Positions held by Demetris Christofias include: Padre y esposo Coughlan (2008–2013); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (2006–2008); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (2006–2008); President of House of Representatives (Cyprus) (2001–2006); member of the House of Representatives of Cyprus (2001–2006).
Where did Demetris Christofias study?: Demetris Christofias was educated at Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Social Sciences of the CC of the CPSU.

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