At Least Eight Die, 18 Missing After Ferry Capsizes Off North Cyprus
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CYPRUS-VESSEL-CAPSIZE:At least eight die, 18 missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus
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A three-day national mourning period has been declared in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) following the sinking of a passenger ship off the coast of Girne. The national mourning will last from August 31st until sunset on September 2nd.
The tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea has claimed the lives of at least eight people, 17 others are missing after the overturning of a passenger vessel. The Government of the partially recognized Republic has decided to hold commemorative events, transmits the news to RIA. 267 people were on board the overturned vessel, including 259 passengers and eight crew members. The local media published an official order by the authorities. "A national thr…
North announces three-day mourning period after deadly ferry accident
The Turkish Cypriot authorities on Sunday night announced a three-day mourning period to be observed in light of the sinking of a passenger ferry off the coast of Kyrenia earlier in the day, which has thus far caused eight confirmed deaths. The mourning period will be observed between Monday and Wednesday. The ferry had capsized […]
With information from Associated Press French. At least eight people lost their lives and 17 others are still missing after the dramatic shipwreck of a ferry off the coast of Northern Cyprus. Local authorities confirmed to the Turkish media that the boat flew shortly after sailing from the port of Kyrenia, from where...
Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened
Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – key developments so far Here are the main updates from the last few hours: The death toll has risen to “at least 8”, with 18 people still missing. Ünal Üstel, the north’s Turkish Cypriot prime minister, told Turkish state broadcaster TRT that 237 people have so far been rescued. Survivors […]
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