Kypros Chrysostomides
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Kypros Chrysostomides is a Cypriot
politician, member of Cyprus Parliament. He was born in the village of Kathikas in Paphos
in July 1942. He graduated from the Paphos Gymnasium.
He studied Law at the University of Athens on a scholarship granted by the Greek
Government. He continued his studies at the Luxembourg Law School, again on a scholarship, where he studied Comparative Law
.
On a further scholarship granted by the German
Government, he pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Bonn
where he obtained his Doctorate in Law (Ph. D). The area of his specialisation was Business Law. Thereafter, he worked as a scientific assistant to the Professor of Private International Law at the University of Bonn
and he continued his studies in England
.
For four years Kypros Chrysostomides worked with the European Commission of Human Rights of the Council of Europe
in Strasbourg
, France
. During his term at the European Commission, he participated in the Commission’s investigation of the accusations against the Greek Junta for violations of human rights.
In 1973 he returned to Cyprus and began practising law in Nicosia
. He married lawyer Eleni G. Polyviou in 1974. They have two daughters, Daphne and Georgia. From 1981 until his appointment as Government Spokesman in 2003, he practised law from his own law firm in Nicosia. From 2003, when Tassos Papadopoulos
became President of Cyprus, he was the Government Spokesman until 2006.
In 1998 he established the movement "Epalxis Anasiggrotisis Kentrou" and in 2006, he cooperated with AKEL Left-New Powers for the Cypriot legislative election, 2006
. During those elections he was elected AKEL Left-New Powers member on House of Representatives of Cyprus
.
He always maintained an avid interest in public affairs and became politically active in the progressive and democratic centre. He has also been involved in the scientific and social life in Cyprus. He is the President of the Political Grouping for the Restructure of the Centre, which was established in 1998.
He was a founding member of the Consumers’ Association, a member of the Association of Sciences, of the Greek Civilization Association and of the Historic Studies Association. He is the President of the Cyprus Institute of Political Research and European Affairs, which closely cooperates with various scientific institutions of Greece and elsewhere. He is also a member of the International Association of International Law, the Greek Institute of International Law, the International Law Association as well as other International Organizations.
In 1991 during the presidency of François Mitterrand
he was honoured by the French
Government with the medal of the Order of Honour (Ordre National du Merite).
He participated in and was the rapporteur and speaker at numerous international conferences, and a number of his articles were published in the Greek and foreign press. He is keenly interested in matters of international
and constitutional law
, human rights and local government. He was one of the first lawyers to defend cases of refugees and other victims of the Turkish invasion
before the European Court of Human Rights
.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
politician, member of Cyprus Parliament. He was born in the village of Kathikas in Paphos
Paphos District
Paphos District is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlled by the internationally recognized government of Cyprus...
in July 1942. He graduated from the Paphos Gymnasium.
He studied Law at the University of Athens on a scholarship granted by the Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
Government. He continued his studies at the Luxembourg Law School, again on a scholarship, where he studied Comparative Law
Comparative law
Comparative law is the study of differences and similarities between the law of different countries. More specifically, it involves study of the different legal systems in existence in the world, including the common law, the civil law, socialist law, Islamic law, Hindu law, and Chinese law...
.
On a further scholarship granted by the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Government, he pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
where he obtained his Doctorate in Law (Ph. D). The area of his specialisation was Business Law. Thereafter, he worked as a scientific assistant to the Professor of Private International Law at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
and he continued his studies in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
For four years Kypros Chrysostomides worked with the European Commission of Human Rights of the Council of Europe
Council of Europe
The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...
in Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. During his term at the European Commission, he participated in the Commission’s investigation of the accusations against the Greek Junta for violations of human rights.
In 1973 he returned to Cyprus and began practising law in Nicosia
Nicosia
Nicosia from , known locally as Lefkosia , is the capital and largest city in Cyprus, as well as its main business center. Nicosia is the only divided capital in the world, with the southern and the northern portions divided by a Green Line...
. He married lawyer Eleni G. Polyviou in 1974. They have two daughters, Daphne and Georgia. From 1981 until his appointment as Government Spokesman in 2003, he practised law from his own law firm in Nicosia. From 2003, when Tassos Papadopoulos
Tassos Papadopoulos
Tassos Nikolaou Papadopoulos was a Cypriot politician. He served as the fifth President of the Republic of Cyprus from February 28, 2003 to February 28, 2008.His parents were Nicolas and Aggeliki from Assia. He was the first of three children...
became President of Cyprus, he was the Government Spokesman until 2006.
In 1998 he established the movement "Epalxis Anasiggrotisis Kentrou" and in 2006, he cooperated with AKEL Left-New Powers for the Cypriot legislative election, 2006
Cypriot legislative election, 2006
Parliamentary elections were held in Cyprus on 21 May 2006. AKEL and the Democratic Rally both won 18 of the 56 seats. Voter turnout was 89.0%.-Results:...
. During those elections he was elected AKEL Left-New Powers member on House of Representatives of Cyprus
House of Representatives of Cyprus
The House of Representatives is the parliament of Cyprus. It has 59 members elected for a five year term, 56 members by proportional representation and 3 observer members representing the Maronite, Latin and Armenian minorities...
.
He always maintained an avid interest in public affairs and became politically active in the progressive and democratic centre. He has also been involved in the scientific and social life in Cyprus. He is the President of the Political Grouping for the Restructure of the Centre, which was established in 1998.
He was a founding member of the Consumers’ Association, a member of the Association of Sciences, of the Greek Civilization Association and of the Historic Studies Association. He is the President of the Cyprus Institute of Political Research and European Affairs, which closely cooperates with various scientific institutions of Greece and elsewhere. He is also a member of the International Association of International Law, the Greek Institute of International Law, the International Law Association as well as other International Organizations.
In 1991 during the presidency of François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand was the 21st President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, serving from 1981 until 1995. He is the longest-serving President of France and, as leader of the Socialist Party, the only figure from the left so far elected President...
he was honoured by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Government with the medal of the Order of Honour (Ordre National du Merite).
He participated in and was the rapporteur and speaker at numerous international conferences, and a number of his articles were published in the Greek and foreign press. He is keenly interested in matters of international
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
and constitutional law
Constitutional law
Constitutional law is the body of law which defines the relationship of different entities within a state, namely, the executive, the legislature and the judiciary....
, human rights and local government. He was one of the first lawyers to defend cases of refugees and other victims of the Turkish invasion
Cyprus dispute
The Cyprus dispute is the result of the ongoing conflict between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, over the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus....
before the European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is a supra-national court established by the European Convention on Human Rights and hears complaints that a contracting state has violated the human rights enshrined in the Convention and its protocols. Complaints can be brought by individuals or...
.
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