The Search for the Missing in Cyprus and the Story of Billy Hayes
February 15, 2026
Death signifies an end, but the absence of the missing creates a state of uncertainty. In Cyprus in 1974, families of the missing continue to seek their loved ones as pain and waiting persist. Meanwhile, Billy Hayes, an American who escaped from Turkish prisons, became central to efforts to find information about the missing individuals. A government document linked to Hayes and his experiences was discovered in an archive. The film Midnight Express has elicited various reactions, but for the Cypriot government, anything that can provide hope is invaluable.