Dimitris Christofias was a Cypriot politician who served as the President of Cyprus from 2008 to 2013. He was a member of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) and was known for his leftist political views. Christofias focused on issues such as social justice and the reunification of Cyprus, which has been divided since 1974. Before his presidency, Christofias held various political positions, including serving as the President of the House of Representatives. His tenure was marked by economic challenges, including the global financial crisis, which affected Cyprus significantly. After leaving office, he remained active in political discussions and continued to advocate for his party's principles.