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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 98-12-18Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
1015:CYPPRESS:01[01] Popular Bank - New Managing DirectorNicosia, Dec 18 (CNA) -- Marios Lanitis has been named Managing Director of the Cyprus Popular Bank.Lanitis' appointment was made at the suggestion of the Bank's Executive Chairman Kikis Lazarides. According to a Popular Bank press release, Lanitis' appointment takes place within the framework of the Group's effort to enter the 21st century as a more dynamic and efficient organisation. Lazarides will devote more time to strategic planning and expansion, in view of the globalisation of the economy and the island's future accession to the European Union, the press release said. Marios Lanitis, 45, son of the Group's founder, Evagoras Lanitis, has been member of the Board of Directors of the Popular Bank since 1992 and executive advisor since 1996. CNA/GP/1998 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY1220:CYPPRESS:02[02] Ombudsperson takes overNicosia, Dec 18 (CNA) -- Iliana Nicolaou took over today as the new ombudsperson of the Cyprus Republic, the first woman in this post.She gave the prescribed affirmation in the presence of President Glafcos Clerides during a special ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Present were Justice and Public Order Minister Nicos Koshis, Attorney General Alecos Markides, Presidential Under-Secretary Pantelis Kouros and former Ombudsman Nicos Charalambous, who has been appointed Assistant Attorney General. President Clerides noted the fact that Nicolaou is the first woman to take over and wished her "good work". Nicolaou thanked President Clerides and the House of Representatives for her appointment, pledging to work hard to respond to her difficult tasks. Iliana Nicolaou studied law in Athens and worked as a lawyer until 1981, when she was appointed legal assistant at the Supreme Court. She was named judge at the Family Court in 1990 and since 1993 has been President of the Family Court. CNA/MK/GP/1998 ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCYCNA ENDSCyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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