Andri Moustakoudes
Andri Moustakoudes | |
|---|---|
Άντρη Μουστακούδη | |
Andri Moustakoudes in 2022 | |
| First Lady of Cyprus | |
| In office 28 February 2013 – 28 February 2023 | |
| President | Nicos Anastasiades |
| Preceded by | Elsie Chiratou |
| Succeeded by | Philippa Karsera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 (age 77–78) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Doxiadis School |
Andri Moustakoudes (Greek: Άντρη Μουστακούδη; born September 1948) is a Cypriot civil engineer. She served as First Lady of Cyprus between 2013 and 2023 during the presidency of her husband, Nicos Anastasiades.
Early life
Moustakoudes was born in September 1948 in Limassol, British Cyprus, where she grew up.[1] The eldest of three children, her father Spyros passed away in 2021 at the age of 98 and her mother Ersi in 2023 at the age of 93.[1][2][3] After finishing secondary school, she moved to Athens to attend the Doxiadis School, where she graduated with a degree in civil engineering.[1]
Career
After passing the special exams, Moustakoudes returned to Cyprus where she studied by correspondence at the Athens School of Interior Design.[1] She worked in the road construction sector of the Department of Public Works, where she became a senior technical inspector and took early retirement.[1]
First Lady of Cyprus (2013–2023)
She became First Lady of Cyprus on 28 February 2013 after her husband Nicos Anastasiades was sworn in President of Cyprus.[4]
In 2015, she helped create the Independent Agency for Social Support to provide financial aide to young students in a vulnerable situation, which she chaired during her role as First Lady.[5]
She represented Cyprus at the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito in 2019 and accompanied her husband at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.[6][7]
Philippa Karsera succeeded her on 28 February 2023.[8]
Personal life
She married Nicos Anastasiades in 1971 with whom had two daughters.[9] She and Nicos tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2022, with mild symptoms.[10]
Moustakoudes obtained her ikebana teaching diploma after attending a five-year programme at a Japanese school.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Άντρη Αναστασιάδη: Τα γενέθλια, οι ευχές της Ινώς και πόσα κεράκια έσβησε" [Andri Anastasiades: Her birthday, Ino's wishes, and how many candles she blew out]. 24sports.com.cy (in Greek). 11 September 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Turner, Katy (5 December 2021). "President's father in law dies, aged 98". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Έφυγε από τη ζωή η Έρση Μουστακούδη, μητέρα της Άντρης Αναστασιάδη" [Ersi Moustakoudi, mother of Andri Anastasiadis, has passed away]. Alpha TV (in Greek). 30 May 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "New Cyprus President sworn in before House of Representatives". Parikiaki. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Shkurko, Jonathan (22 February 2023). "First Lady's student charity donated €4.5m since 2015". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "即位礼正殿の儀参列者（外国元首・祝賀使節等及び駐日外国大使等）" [Attendees at the Enthronement Ceremony in the Main Hall (Foreign Heads of State, Congratulatory Envoys, and Foreign Ambassadors to Japan)]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Cyprus' President and First Lady present at Queen's funeral (photos)". Phileleftheros. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Shkurko, Jonathan (28 February 2023). "New president sworn in, pledges to make people's lives better". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Foutsitzi, Lena (25 February 2013). "ΤΟ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ: Νίκος Αναστασιάδης" [PERSON OF THE DAY: Nikos Anastasiadis]. LiFO (in Greek). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "President Anastasiades, and his wife, tests positive for Covid-19". Cyprus Mail. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2026.