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Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia coast

12 clusters · 161 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Kyrenia ferry disaster: Nine suspects remanded in custody

The Filo Jet passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia while traveling between Kyrenia and Mersin/Taşucu. Of the 267 people on board, 239 have been rescued. The death toll is confirmed at 14, with 14 individuals

Yeni Parti expansion and Üsküdar political crisis

38 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dündar Ziya Gültekin elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

Since its formal registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has undergone rapid expansion under Özgür Özel. After reporting membership numbers exceeding 600,000 in late August, the party has focused on organizational growth a

Filo Jet shipwreck investigation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Filo Jet shipwreck investigation reveals maritime license scandal

Following the shipwreck of the passenger vessel Filo Jet near Girne, which resulted in 10 deaths and 18 missing persons, investigations have focused on the validity of the captain’s maritime credentials. Court document

Rising food prices in Cyprus markets

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Girne Wednesday Market shoppers report rising food prices

Reports from markets in Lefkoşa, Keçiören, and Girne indicate high costs for various fruits and vegetables. In Lefkoşa and Keçiören, specific prices were noted for items such as green plums, mangoes, tomatoes, and bell p

Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: Minister dismissed

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Erhan Arıklı dismissed following Girne maritime accident

Following a fatal ferry disaster off the coast of Kyrenia, labor unions and professional organizations in Northern Cyprus have demanded accountability and transparency. Metin Atan, President of the KAMUSEN union, specifi

Türkiye-Syria security and diplomatic cooperation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkish Ministry of National Defense manages maritime rescues and regional projects

Following a transition to a new administration in Syria, Türkiye has reported a significant reduction in major security threats along its border. Turkish Ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yilmaz, stated that issues including h

Alayköy nightclub armed attack investigation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Alayköy nightclub shooting investigation continues

On August 28, 2026, two suspects, identified as K. B. and D. D., allegedly targeted a nightclub sign in Alayköy with a shotgun. Police reported the motive for the attack was that the suspects were not provided with hoste

Filo Jet ferry shipwreck off Northern Cyprus

2 clusters · 349 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Shipwreck off Cyprus coast leaves seven dead and 23 missing

On August 30, 2026, the passenger catamaran Filo Jet, owned by Filo Denizcilik, capsized and sank off the coast of Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, while traveling toward Taşucu, Turkey. The vessel was carrying 267 people, incl