14-year-old boy disappears from Greek shelter for unaccompanied minors
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 14-year-old boy, Yousef Osman, has disappeared from a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Makrinitsa, Greece.
- The organization "The Smile of the Child" issued an alert, concerned for his safety.
- Osman is of Egyptian origin and was last seen on July 18, 2026.
An alert has been issued by the Greek organization "The Smile of the Child" following the disappearance of 14-year-old Yousef Osman from a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Makrinitsa. The organization expressed concern for the boy's well-being.
Yousef Osman, who is of Egyptian descent, was last seen on the afternoon of July 18, 2026. "The Smile of the Child" was notified on July 19, 2026, and immediately released his details, assessing that his life may be in danger.
The missing teenager is described as 1.60 meters tall, weighing 50 kilograms, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was reportedly wearing a gray t-shirt, black shorts, and black athletic shoes on the day he disappeared.
Anyone with information regarding Yousef Osman's whereabouts is urged to contact "The Smile of the Child" immediately, as the organization operates a 24-hour hotline. The report also includes unrelated news snippets about a basketball player and a meeting between footballers.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.