The Murder of Dimos Georgiou and Public Reactions in Paphos in 1974
September 7, 2026
On September 8, 1974, special police officer Dimos Georgiou was murdered in Paphos, sparking mass public outcry. The assailants aimed to instill fear in the community, but the citizens' anger led to a mass mobilization outside the police station. Several individuals were arrested for the murder, with only one being convicted. The then Minister of Interior, Nikos Kosis, was informed of the developments and rushed to Paphos to manage the situation. The combined research and personal experiences of journalist Antonis Assos provide a detailed picture of the events that took place.