Ferry with 267 passengers capsizes off Cyprus

A passenger ferry carrying around 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on August 30, 2026, after sending out a distress call. The incident occurred during severe weather with storm gusts, which also caused other ships to get into distress in the area, including a yacht that broke apart. Search and rescue operations are underway, according to local media reports. The exact number of passengers varies in reports, with some citing more than 200.