https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-eight-dead-and-22-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-eight-dead-and-22-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-eight-dead-and-22-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus#u54589Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:15:50 +0000At least eight people died after a ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday. Search operations continue for 18 missing people. Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel confirmed 237 people were rescued. The vessel sank 7.5 kilometers from the coast in 500 meters of water. Police have detained the ship's captain and several other individuals as they investigate the cause of the accident. Some survivors reported hearing a blast before the boat rolled.Why it mattersThe disaster involved a catamaran-style vessel. Deep waters at the wreck site https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-eight-dead-and-22-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-eight-dead-and-22-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus#u52935Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:06:07 +0000At least eight people died and 22 remain missing after a catamaran-style ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized on Sunday off the northern coast of Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel confirmed 237 people were rescued. The vessel sank 7.5 kilometers from the coast in waters 500 meters deep, which has hindered search operations. Police have detained eight individuals, including the ship's captain, as authorities investigate the cause of the disaster.Why it mattersThe incident occurred in the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus. The vessel was travelin