Eleven missing persons identified on Cyprus in 2024

·

In 2024, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) identified the remains of 11 individuals linked to the inter-communal conflicts of 1963-1964 and 1974.

Among them, two were Greek Cypriots, while four were unlisted fallen combatants. The CMP carried out excavations at 102 sites, uncovering remains in five new locations, including Aloa, Trachoni, and Karavas.

So far, 1,051 of the 2,002 officially missing individuals have been identified, alongside 216 unlisted cases.

The search continues, with seven excavation teams working across the island and 300 cases still under investigation.

Source: Ekathimerini.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Tahlia Kokkinis walks away victorious against Sawashiro in the Australian Open

Tahlia Kokkinis has won her match against Japan’s Kanon Sawashiro in the Australian Open (AO) 2025 girls’ singles, coming in at 6-2 3-6 6-4.

Gerapetritis hails Fragogiannis at Foreign Ministry in handover ceremony

In a handover ceremony, outgoing Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Fragogiannis passed the baton to Tasos Chatzivasileiou, MP.

My Father’s Yeeros becomes Bayside’s new Greek hotspot

My Father’s Yeeros has become the latest Greek business in the Bayside area, and its owners, the Plangetis', couldn’t be happier.

Greek PM Mitsotakis congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his swearing-in as the 47th President of the US.

Nick Politis declares zero tolerance for cocaine use at Sydney Roosters

Nick Politis has taken a firm stand against cocaine use, declaring that any player caught will be immediately kicked out of the club.

You May Also Like

Optus launches Call Translate: Turning two languages into one conversation

Optus has launched Call Translate, which translates calls between different language speakers in real time on a standard voice call.

Simon Gloftis expands restaurant empire in Brisbane’s foodie hotspot

Queensland businessman, Simon Gloftis, is set to open a new high-end sushi diner, Sushi Room, on Brisbane's James Street.

Team Hellas win two more medals at Paris Paralympic Games

Team Hellas won two more medals (a silver and a bronze) at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024, taking its medal tally to seven.