7 dead after ferry carrying 260 passengers capsizes off Cyprus, officials say
Summary
A ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized near the northern coast of Cyprus on August 30, 2026. At least seven people died, 237 were rescued, and 23 remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue.Key Facts
- The ferry was traveling from Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus to Tasucu in Turkey.
- The ship, named FILOJET, had 259 passengers and 8 crew members onboard.
- Seven deaths have been confirmed so far.
- Officials report 237 people have been rescued.
- Twenty-three passengers are still missing.
- Search and rescue operations involve Turkish coast guard vessels, navy ships, helicopters, and rescue rafts.
- Northern Cyprus is a self-declared territory recognized only by Turkey.
- The incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea, off the northern coast of Cyprus.
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