Missing 16-year-old boy located in Nicosia

On April 4, 2026, Emiliyan Yordanov, a 16-year-old from Bulgaria, was reported missing from his residence in the Nicosia district. Police issued a public appeal for information, describing him as being approximately 1.70 meters tall with a medium build and short black hair, last seen wearing a black hoodie and brown trousers. Authorities launched a search operation, utilizing public records and media to facilitate his location. On April 5, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police officers successfully located the teenager in the Nicosia area. Following the successful recovery, the police have requested that the public and media stop circulating his personal data and photograph to comply with privacy laws and journalistic ethics. No further action is currently required as the individual has been safely accounted for.