Police appeal for information on two missing minors in Nicosia

Cypriot police have issued a renewed public appeal for assistance in locating two minors, 16-year-old Sotiroula Oikonomidou and 17-year-old Emiliyan Yordanov, who have been missing from their residences in Nicosia since October 7, 2026.

Sotiroula Oikonomidou is described as having a slim build, standing approximately 1.60 meters tall with brown hair. Emiliyan Yordanov, a Bulgarian national, was last seen at 3:00 PM on October 7. He is described as having a slim build, standing approximately 1.75 meters tall with short black hair. Both youths have been missing for thirteen days, prompting authorities to treat the cases as a priority investigation.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at 22802222, their nearest police station, or the Citizen's Line at 1460. The police remain actively involved in the search efforts to ensure the safety and recovery of both individuals.