He gave an interview to Famagusta.News the Candidate Member of Parliament for Solidarity in Famagusta, Theodora Sergiou.
Through 8 questions, she gives her own answers about her candidacy, her views and her message to the world.
Read in detail:
Why did you decide to run in the upcoming Parliamentary Elections?
I decided to run as a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections because I believe it is time for the young people, the new generation to take the baton from the older ones to shape the future that belongs to her and deserves it. I will dedicate all my efforts to this effort and I will work with enthusiasm, dedication, method and seriousness. As a young person I will fight with stubbornness, determination and selflessness for the consolidation of public life, the fight against corruption and entanglement and the service of ordinary citizens in conditions of equality, justice and humanity regardless of political and ideological beliefs.
What do you think are the most important issues that should concern the new composition of the House of Representatives?
The most important issues that should concern the new Parliament are:
- The consolidation of law and order.
- Defending the rights and reasonable demands of the new generation
- The creation of new jobs and the securing of labor rights of all employees.
- The regulation of the immigration problem and the opposition of the demographic change of our place.
- The fair distribution of our national wealth.
- The remodeling of our Education on correct, modern and sound bases.
- Strengthening the defense capacity of the National Guard and the Security Forces.
- Taking measures and creating policies for social justice.
- Securing the agricultural sector.
Turkey has recently hardened its stance on the Cyprus settlement negotiations. This in combination with the provocative actions of the pseudo-state and Ankara for the settlement of the enclosed Famagusta, show on the one hand a blatant violation of international law and on the other hand intensify their provocative and rigid stance. What is your position?
My positions and suggestions are:
- Restoration of the Cyprus issue to the correct basis as a matter of invasion and occupation.
- The resumption of the Famagusta priority and the requirement to implement Resolutions 550 and 789 for Famagusta.
- The insistence on the implementation of all without exception the UN resolutions for the Republic of Cyprus.
- The consolidation of the continuous cooperation with the respective Government of Greece and the adoption of a long-term strategy.
- The strengthening of the alliances of the Republic of Cyprus with Neighboring Countries.
- Commitment to the goal of creating a normal state with respect for the European acquis and adherence to the principles and values of the UN.
- The unwavering and unwavering policy for a fair, lasting and sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem.
The province of Famagusta has been hit hard, especially recently by the crisis caused by the pandemic. The tourism and agricultural sectors have suffered incalculable damage with social consequences also being evident. What should be the task of the new parliament in support of free Famagusta?
- The creation of infrastructure projects to enhance the tourist product of the free Province of Famagusta.
- Taking all measures to extend the tourist season throughout the year.
- The Strengthening of Industrial Areas.
- The protection and strengthening of small and medium enterprises.
- Series of measures for the protection of those employed in agriculture and the safeguarding of the agricultural sector in the event of natural disasters and related disasters.
- The Establishment of Hotel Schools and the transfer of observations of University Schools for the creation of conditions for economic and social development.
- Providing incentives to young couples (acquisition of housing and professional housing)
By what criteria would you like the voters to elect the 56 deputies?
The main selection criteria of the candidates are:
- The personality
- Honesty
- Character integrity
- Dedication to Parliamentary Duties
- The vision
- The real places
- Sociability
- Love and respect for the Citizen
- His belief in principles and values
- His appetite for hard work
- His social acceptance
All candidates and parties refer to the change. What does change mean to you?
Change for me means:
- The abolition of old party perceptions and attitudes.
- The predominance of the best and most capable regardless of whether they belong to small or large parties.
- The renewal and bloodshed of Parliament with young people not involved in cases of entanglement, corruption and favoritism.
- The adoption of new perceptions and attitudes towards our fellow citizens, regardless of who each belongs to.
- The abolition of favoritism and bribery.
What will be your first concern in the event of your election?
My first concern in case of my election is:
- Study of all serious problems and elaboration of strategies for dealing with and solving them.
- Preparation of organizational work plan.
- Selection of suitable partners.
- Creating continuous channels of communication with citizens and recording the problems they face.
What is your message to the voters?
My message to the voters is to help us finally turn the page on the sinful past of our public life.
To come to the polls in large numbers and select the candidates with purely meritocratic criteria.
Abstention favors the strengthening of the present situation which has led our people to despair, hopelessness and resignation.
We are at a critical crossroads:
In the Cyprus issue, in the Society, the Economy, the security of our future.
NOW is the time to make the change and take our fortunes into our own hands.
Curriculum vitae:
Theodora Sergiou was born in Nicosia on July 20, 1991 and grew up in Larnaca. For the last three years she has been living in the free province of Famagusta since her husband, Irakli Maisurandze, is a football player in the Paralimni Youth Union.
Her parents are Dr. Sergios Sergiou originally from Agios Theodoros Karpasias and Famagusta and Klelia Avraamidou-Sergiou originally from Nicosia.
She studied at the School of Physiotherapy of the European University of Cyprus, graduated in 2013 and since then works as a physiotherapist. An athlete in the past specializes mainly in sports and orthopedic injuries.
She was a physiotherapist of the Women's Volleyball Team of AEK Larnaca. She was also a physiotherapist at a World Beach volleyball tournament.
She was for many years a canoe-kayak athlete at the Larnaca Nautical Club and took part in events both in Cyprus and abroad with several distinctions. He is a very active person and in addition to Physiotherapy he sings, plays the piano and guitar and is a member of the Pancyprian Opera Organization taking part in several performances and events.