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Process on Father's Permission to Attend His Children's Funeral

July 31, 2026

The decision on whether the father of the two deceased siblings will be allowed to attend their funeral is still unresolved due to legal issues. The 30-year-old father is awaiting the judge's decision to attend the funeral of his children. Their bodies remain at the Bases, while the Cypriot government will cover the costs of their transfer to Bulgaria. The father's lawyer argues that family circumstances and financial struggles should be considered. The case highlights the challenges arising from criminal proceedings at the Bases.