The Tragic Story of Iakovos Pastou in the 1974 War
August 14, 2025
Iakovos Pastou, a 14-year-old boy, was killed during the bombing of the 'Salaminia' hotel in Famagusta in 1974. This bombing occurred during the Turkish invasion, resulting in Iakovos's death and that of another employee. The image of Iakovos, hanging upside down in the rubble, became a symbol of the horrors of war. Iakovos was intelligent and kind, working at the hotel to support his family. His story highlights the brutality of war and the loss of innocent lives.