Captain detained after ferry sinks off North Cyprus, killing at least eight
CyprusWhat to know
- Rescue operation launched as vessel carrying almost 270 passengers and crew sinks off KyreniaS1
- The catamaran-style ferry was travelling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne.S2
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Captain detained after ferry sinks off North Cyprus, killing at least eight
Rescue operation launched as vessel carrying almost 270 passengers and crew sinks off Kyrenia
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At least eight dead after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
The catamaran-style ferry was travelling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne.
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Published Aug 30, 2026
What to know
- Rescue operation launched as vessel carrying almost 270 passengers and crew sinks off KyreniaS1
- The catamaran-style ferry was travelling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne.S2
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1 report · EN
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