A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on the afternoon of the 30th, killing seven and leaving 23 missing, Cypriot officials said. The vessel was carrying 267 people—259 passengers and eight crew—with 237 rescued. Port authorities had denied clearance after severe weather the previous day; the ship sailed anyway and capsized near Kyrenia after the bow began taking on water. The captain attempted to return but was unable to.

2026-08-31

A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on the afternoon of the 30th, killing seven and leaving 23 missing, Cypriot officials said. The vessel was carrying 267 people—259 passengers and eight crew—with 237 rescued. Port authorities had denied clearance after severe weather the previous day; the ship sailed anyway and capsized near Kyrenia after the bow began taking on water. The captain attempted to return but was unable to.