Nicos Nicolaides (politician)
Nicos Nicolaides | |
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| Member of the Parliament for Limassol | |
| Assumed office May 2011 | |
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| Born | 2 November 1953 Limassol, Cyprus |
| Political party | EDEK |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Website | www |
Nicos Nicolaides (Greek: Νίκος Νικολαΐδης; born 2 November 1953) is a Greek Cypriot politician. Since May 2011, he is a Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives of Cyprus, representing the Limassol constituency. Nicolaides is a member of social democratic party EDEK.
Personal life
Nicolaides was born in Limassol in 1953. He studied electrical engineering at Dartmouth College and the University of Southern California, earning a Master's degree.
Nicolaides is married to Elena Ioannou and has two children. He speaks English and French fluently.
Political career
Nicolaides was Minister of Communications and Works in the Christofias cabinet between 2008 and 2010. Previously, he served as chairman of the board of the Licensing Authority (2006–2008) and as president of the EDEK Limassol District committee (2003–2008). He is a member of the EDEK political bureau and central committee.
In parliament, Nicolaides is a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communications and Works, Finance and Budget, and Legal Affairs committees.[1]
References
- ^ "Nicolaides Nicos". House of Representatives. Retrieved 31 January 2015.