Stefanos Evangelides explores female crime in colonial Cyprus

On August 5, 2026, lawyer and author Stefanos Evangelides discussed his recent research into historical crimes in Cyprus during the first half of the 20th century. His two books, 'Styliani X' and 'Medeas and Clytemnestras', provide a detailed examination of violence in the pastoral but harsh colonial society that persisted until the island's independence in the 1950s.

Evangelides, a member of the Hellenic Society of Authors, emphasizes that while the books focus on female offenders, the historical context reveals that women were primarily victims during this period. The research highlights eight specific homicide cases, including the notable 1931 murder of four-year-old Maria Stylli by her stepfather. These works represent years of investigative study, aiming to uncover the brutal living conditions endured by women and children under British rule.