The Cyprus Centre of the London Metropolitan University
In association with
In association with
EPISTEME - The Association of British Cypriot Professionals
Presented:"Cyprus - 50 Years of Independence
- Achievements and Challenges”
at
London Metropolitan University
on Wednesday 30th June 2010
Presented:"Cyprus - 50 Years of Independence
- Achievements and Challenges”
at
London Metropolitan University
on Wednesday 30th June 2010
The main aim of this conference was to identify, through expert presentations and discussions, the forward strides achieved by Cyprus since independence and particularly post EU accession. Topics covered included political, economic, cultural and technical issues also tourism, education, identity, Cyprus’ position in the wider European family, and challenges arising through global recession.
PROGRAMME
TIMES / CONFERENCE THEMES
TIMES / CONFERENCE THEMES
9.45 – 10.15 Introduction and Official Opening
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Professor John Charalambous
Dr Alicia Chrysostomou
London Metropolitan University
Mr Peter DroussiotisPresident, EPISTEME & National Federation of Cypriots in the UK
Address - An Overview of the History of the Republic
H.E. Mr Alexandros Zenon
High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus
Inaugural Presentation – Outlining the Current Standing of the Republic
Mr Stefanos Stefanou
Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus
10.15 - 11.15 Session 1 – Birth and Development of The Republic:
Achievements and Challenges
Chair: Prof Robert Holland
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Presenters and Discussion Panel:
Dr Klearchos A. Kyriakides
Mary Plant
Kyriacos Tsioupras
Peter Droussiotis
Prof John Charalambous and Dr Tozun Issa
Yiannis Efthemiou and Andreas Ekkeshis
Presenters and Discussion Panel:
Dr Klearchos A. Kyriakides
Mary Plant
Kyriacos Tsioupras
Peter Droussiotis
Prof John Charalambous and Dr Tozun Issa
Yiannis Efthemiou and Andreas Ekkeshis
11.15- 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 12.45 Session 2 - Intercommunal Issues
Chair: Dr Alicia Chrysostomou
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Presenters and Discussion Panel:
Mertkan Hamit
Tabitha Morgan
Mary Southcott
Alkan Chaglar
Dr Ahmet Djavit An
Costas Kleanthous
12.45 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.15 Session 3 - Political and Economic Aspects
Chair: Peter Droussiotis
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Presenters and Discussion Panel:
Dr James Ker-Lindsay
Dr Klearchos A. Kyriakides
Andreas Rialas
Nicholas Venedi
Prof SM Farid Mirbagheri
Presenters and Discussion Panel:
Dr James Ker-Lindsay
Dr Klearchos A. Kyriakides
Andreas Rialas
Nicholas Venedi
Prof SM Farid Mirbagheri
15.15 – 15.45 Tea
15.45 – 17.15 Session 4 - General Discussion
Chair: Andrew Wright
Chair: Andrew Wright
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See also the video of the Cyprus Lecture 2010
by Cyprus Government Spokesman Stefanos Stephanou
"The Need for a settlement of the Cyprus Problem
and current developments"
by Cyprus Government Spokesman Stefanos Stephanou
"The Need for a settlement of the Cyprus Problem
and current developments"
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Text of the full speech by the Government Spokesman can be seen online at:
http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/All/4DEB3CF831F5A661C2257752002906AE?Opendocument
Sponsors:
AG Leventis Foundation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
London Metropolitan University
Cyprus Airways
Organisers:
Prof John Charalambous
Dr Alicia Chrysostomou
EPISTEME - (The Association of Cypriot Professional People in UK)
represented by Peter Droussiotis and Lakis Andronikou
Prof Robert Holland
Dr Nick Ioannides
Dr Klearchos Kyriakides
Prof Farid Mirbagheri
Prof Yiannis Papadakis
Mary Southcott
AG Leventis Foundation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
London Metropolitan University
Cyprus Airways
Organisers:
Prof John Charalambous
Dr Alicia Chrysostomou
EPISTEME - (The Association of Cypriot Professional People in UK)
represented by Peter Droussiotis and Lakis Andronikou
Prof Robert Holland
Dr Nick Ioannides
Dr Klearchos Kyriakides
Prof Farid Mirbagheri
Prof Yiannis Papadakis
Mary Southcott
This Conference took place under the auspices of
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK
The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK
www.cypriotfederation.org.uk
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