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Ferry capsizes and sinks offnorthern Cyprus, killing 8

At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members were arrested, said the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Repu

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FRANCE 2430 Aug 2026, 12:08 pmUpdated 11h ago1 min readEuropeWorld
Ferry capsizes and sinks off northern Cyprus, killing 8

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At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members were arrested, said the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

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Source: France 24 · FRANCE 24. Published 30 Aug 2026, 12:08 pm.

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