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Hardship for the Family of a Missing Person with 4 Children – The Wife Paid Off the Car Bombed by the Turks

Published February 10, 2026, 09:26
Hardship for the Family of a Missing Person with 4 Children – The Wife Paid Off the Car Bombed by the Turks

The family of special constable Panagiotis Pavlou, who was killed during the Turkish invasion, faced tremendous financial hardship after his death, with his wife forced to work hard in the fields to support their four minor children. Despite the approval of a benefit in 1975, the amount was never paid due to an 'X' stamped on the check. Furthermore, the family was obligated to pay the installment on Pavlou's car, which had been bombed and destroyed during the invasion, while the state did not take responsibility. The case was discussed in the Parliamentary Committee on Refugees, where members condemned the unjustified handling of the case by the services and the state. Pavlou's daughter stated that the family lived in difficult conditions and had to claim rights that were recognized to them after a court decision. The Commissioner to the President, Marios Hartsiotis, acknowledged the injustice and stated that the government had done everything it could to restore the family. The story highlights the difficulties faced by the families of missing persons and the importance of providing fair compensation and support.