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Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes ⁠off northern Cyprus

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cyprus category. Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Reuters in Nicosia. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Divers join search teams scouring deep waters for ⁠any survivors, with eight people so far confirmed to have died

Nearly 20 people are still missing after a ferry capsized ⁠off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight, as divers join search teams scouring deep waters for ⁠any survivors.

The double-hulled ⁠ferry ​with 267 people onboard took in water and flipped over on Sunday just off the port city ⁠of Kyrenia, leaving survivors clinging to the upturned hull. They were rescued by passing vessels and members of the coastguard.

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