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At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus 30 August 2026 at 18:12

At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

By: Helena Smith in Athens · Angelique Chrisafis and agencies

30 August 2026 at 18:12

Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted for

At least eight people have died and 18 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.

The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday that 237 people had been rescued. A search was under way for those who remained unaccounted for.

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Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus 30 August 2026 at 17:33

Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus

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By: Leo Sands and Ben Hubbard

30 August 2026 at 17:33

Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.

Passengers arrived on shore in northern Cyprus after being rescued when their ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia on Sunday.

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Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updates 30 August 2026 at 21:07

Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updates

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By: Harry Cockburn (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)

30 August 2026 at 21:07

An estimated 237 people have been rescued but 17 are missing after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus

Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus

Republican Turkish party MP Sami Ozuslu told the Guardian late on Sunday that the death toll had risen. “Sadly we are now hearing that there are nine or ten dead,” he said.

The families of passengers were converging on hospitals in Nicosia, Kyrenia and elsewhere, desperate for news of loved ones, he added.

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Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened 30 August 2026 at 22:18

Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened

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By: Harry Cockburn and Yohannes Lowe

30 August 2026 at 22:18

An estimated 237 people have been rescued but 18 are missing after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus

Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus

Republican Turkish party MP Sami Ozuslu told the Guardian late on Sunday that the death toll had risen. “Sadly we are now hearing that there are nine or ten dead,” he said.

The families of passengers were converging on hospitals in Nicosia, Kyrenia and elsewhere, desperate for news of loved ones, he added.

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At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus 30 August 2026 at 18:12

At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

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By: Helena Smith in Athens · Angelique Chrisafis and agencies

30 August 2026 at 18:12

Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted for

At least eight people have died and 18 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.

The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday that 237 people had been rescued. A search was under way for those who remained unaccounted for.

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