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The Dark Landscape of Their 'Love': Revisiting Cyprus's Horrific Femicides

Published February 28, 2026, 09:14
The Dark Landscape of Their 'Love': Revisiting Cyprus's Horrific Femicides

An investigation in 'F' highlights horrific femicides committed in Cyprus over the past decades, revealing a dark landscape of violence and psychopathology. The case of Doros Theofanous, who is seeking to reopen his case, brings to light evidence regarding the murder of his partner and daughter. Theofanous was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders, while Antonis Kitas, also a life prisoner for other femicides, had testified against him. The investigation also refers to other cases of femicide, such as Ramona Ion, where pathological jealousy appeared to be the motive. The article emphasizes that criminal behavior of men against women remains a serious problem, with 'love' easily turning into hatred and violence.