Supreme Court Recognizes Responsibilities in Missing Persons Case
September 4, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the family of missing persons Loizos and Giorgos Hadjigeorgiou, awarding €100,000 in damages. The decision stemmed from the failure of the Cypriot authorities to effectively investigate their fate after their abduction in 1974. The Court found violations of the European Convention on Human Rights and highlighted the 'substantial inaction' of the authorities. It noted that the state's obligation to investigate arises when a person goes missing under dangerous circumstances. This case requires a substantial and targeted investigation.