On June 27, Cypriot society watched in shock as a man attempted to kill his ex-wife and mother-in-law. And it wasn’t the first time he had attacked them, nor was it the first time this matter had come to the attention of the authorities. A few days later, another man pulled out a gun and shot his wife, then took his own life. These tragic incidents serve as a reminder that gender-based violence remains a harsh reality. The question is, how serious is the situation in Cyprus, how well-informed the public is about the major issue of femicide, and how both the state and society can stand up against it.
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