Emily Yiolitis
Emily Yolitis | |
|---|---|
Έμιλυ Γιολίτη | |
| Minister of Justice and Public Order | |
| In office 29 June 2020 – 17 June 2021 | |
| President | Nicos Anastasiades |
| Preceded by | Giorgos Savvides |
| Succeeded by | Stefi Drakou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 May 1976 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford, European University Institute |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Emily Yiolitis (Greek: Έμιλυ Γιολίτη; born 20 May 1976) is a Cypriot lawyer and politician who served as the minister of justice and public order from 2020 to 2021.
Early life and career
Yiolitis studied jurisprudence at Trinity College, Oxford, obtaining a BA in 1997 and an MA in 2000.[1] She later received her Master of Laws in legal studies in comparative European law from the European University Institute.[2] She has been a member of the Cyprus Bar Association since 1998.[2]
Yiolitis has served as chairwoman of the Cyprus Electricity Authority, and as a member of the boards of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority, the INBLF International Legal Network, Hope for Children, and the Cyprus Red Cross Society.[2] She is a founding member of AIPFE Cyprus, the Cypriot branch of the International Association for the Promotion of Women of Europe.[2]
In May 2022, Yiolitis co-founded Anemi Trustees and became the chief executive officer of the trustee company.[3][4]
Political career
On 29 June 2020, Yiolitis was appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order by President Nicos Anastasiades, succeeding Giorgos Savvides.[5][6]
On 17 June 2021, Yiolitis resigned from the position, stating that Anastasiades had accused her of damaging his reputation and that of the government.[7][8][9] Her duties were temporarily assumed by Minister of Defence Charalambos Petrides until Stefi Drakou was appointed as her successor.[10]
References
- ^ Fillion, Stéphanie (29 January 2021). "How Emily Yiolitis Wants To fight Corruption In Cyprus". Forbes.
- ^ a b c d "Emily Yiolitis". IMH. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Anemi Trustees: at the forefront of trust business in Cyprus". Cyprus Mail. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Theodoulou, Jacqueline (18 August 2023). "Yiolitis: "More Cypriots are putting their trust in Trusts"". Cyprus Business News. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Yiakoumi, Michael (29 June 2020). "My door will always be open, new Minister of Justice in Cyprus says". Parikiaki Cyprus. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Cabinet reshuffle: Anastasiades' new cabinet announced". Knews. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Hazou, Elias; Psyllides, George (17 June 2021). "Emily Yiolitis resigns as justice minister (Update 2)". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Yiolitis walks away with 'clear conscience'". Knews. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Yiolitis' resignation fuels recriminations". Cyprus Mail. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Cyprus Gets New Health Minister in Government Mini-Reshuffle". The National Herald. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2026.